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BrightView Landscapes Landscaper / Crew Driver (GRAND RAPIDS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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LANDSCAPER / CREW DRIVER:

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We're looking for a Crew Member Driver to join our team.

 

STARTING RATE OF PAY COULD DIFFER BASED UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE OR SEASONAL RATE CHANGES - Starting Rate of pay is between $16-$19 per hour.

 

Here's what you'd do:

The Crew Member Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management and Transporting the Team to and from the Branch to work locations.

You'd be responsible for:

Preparing trucks for the day:

  • Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto trucks/trailers
  • Secure all equipment
  • Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.

You'd be responsible for:

  • Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties
  • Laying sod
  • Planting
  • Watering
  • Fertilizing
  • Digging
  • Raking
  • Installing sprinklers
  • Installing mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units

Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to:

  • Safeguard assets from theft and misuse
  • Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud
  • Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation
  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
  • Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records

And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

  • Use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears
  • Use manual hand tools such as shovels
  • Work from elevated heights such as an 8' A-frame ladder
  • Use a hand shovel for extended period
  • Moves soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers.
  • 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
  • Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
  • Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic
  • Work near or about natural bodies of water
  • Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required)
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions -- temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
  • Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day

Here's what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we're a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we're the nation's leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you're looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there's no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you'll also have benefits and perks like:

Competitive salary

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