Aeration Technician

Socket.dev; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Promote from within

Referral bonus

Great trucks & equipment

Dynamic outdoor work environment

Team celebrations year-round

Affordable health care

Company paid short-term disability and

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401K with Employer Match

Winter season work

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Lawn Aeration Technician to operate aeration equipment and seed customer lawns at local worksites, emphasizing safe, high-quality service. You will travel assigned routes, perform manual labor, and communicate with customers onsite while growing within a supportive team.

We offer training and opportunities to advance into service, sales or management roles, plus competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid driver�s license and clean driving history.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• 21 years old or older (to drive company vehicle).
• Commitment to safety.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate aeration equipment, spreader and seeder on customer sites.
• Perform lawn aerations, seeding, and routine site maintenance.
• Provide product/service information to customers onsite.
• Travel local routes in company vehicles.
• Support operations at worksites as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Safety minded

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Job description

The Lawn Aeration Technician position will use machinery to perform aerations and seeding of customers' lawns. They will be responsible for manual labor tasks, landscaping, site maintenance, operating an aerator/spreader/seeder, and general support of operations on location at our worksites. Technicians travel on assigned customer routes throughout the local area in company-provided vehicles to our various job sites. Our Aeration Techs display strong communication skills when providing customers with product / service information when working with our customers onsite.

Every day on the job will bring exciting new challenges with opportunities to grow in your career and establish long-term, advanced career paths in service, sales, or management!

Experience is great, but we also train people to do what we love. You will receive guidance and plenty of support from our talented, super-smart colleagues and leadership team so you can slay at work!

You bring a willingness to learn and a growth mindset, we will provide the rest!

Pay Range:

$18.00 to $20.00. Starting wage is determined based on relevant experience. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

The Perks:

• Competitive Hourly Pay - Life is expensive! We believe in paying well.
• Your job is safe with us. We are a fast-growing company, which means you will have opportunities to advance your career - we promote from within!
• Do you want to work with your friend? We offer a referral bonus!
• Great Trucks & Equipment - Flex!
• Dynamic, Outdoor Work Environment
• Fun team celebrations year-round!
• Affordable health care packages that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability and paid life insurance
• 401K with Employer Match, 9 Company Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation (accrue up to 1 week of paid vacation your first year),Paid Sick Leave (accrue up to 1 week of paid sick leave your first year)
• Winter Season Work!

Must Haves:

• Possess a valid driver's licenseand have a history of safe driving
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background screening and drug test (THC excluded).
• At least 21 years old or older (requirement to drive a company vehicle)
• Committed to Safety
• Friendly and dedicated to great customer service
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills to understand and meet client needs
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions
• Encourage a positive team atmosphere & willingness to help others - Good vibes only!