Equipment Operator - Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

SiteOne Landscape Supply; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401k with company match

DailyPay available

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

SiteOne Landscape Supply in Fredericksburg, VA is hiring a Bilingual Equipment Operator to load, offload, and transport landscape materials such as mulch, soil amendments, and raw materials. You will operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in line with company policies.

Candidates should be able to lift 50 pounds, endure extreme weather, and communicate in English and Spanish. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read/write daily logs and maintain checklists.
• Experience operating listed equipment preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned heavy equipment safely and proficiently.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled.
• Inform leadership of maintenance/repair needs.
• Assist with other duties including receiving materials and inventory.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety protocols

Bilingual English/Spanish

Heavy lifting

Extreme weather tolerance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front-end loaders

Skid steers

Track loaders

Articulating loaders

Exavators

Rubber tire loaders

Job description

Company Overview

SiteOne Landscape Supplyis the largest national distributor of landscaping products across the United States and Canada. As a leading supplier of wholesale goodsfor green industry professionals, we have a long history of servingthosewho design, build, and maintain outdoor spaces – from lawns and gardens to golf courses,sport fieldsand more. We pride ourselves on knowing our customers and their business better than anyone else and providing them with a one-stop shop of extensive inventory coveringirrigation,lighting,turf and landscape maintenance,hardscapes,nursery, andpest controlsupplies.

At SiteOne, we are passionate about delivering an outstanding customer experience and will stop at nothing to help our customers win. We know that our associates are the key to this success, and our commitment to the SiteOne DNA and support for our associates through development programs, benefits, and perks align with our vision to "Be a Great Place to Work for Our Associates". We foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. With over 700 locations and exciting expansion ahead, now is the perfect time to join SiteOne and grow Stronger Together™!

Position Overview

As part of our dedicated team, Bilingual Equipment Operators are responsible for safely and effectively operating heavy equipment to load, offload or transport landscape supplies such as mulch, topsoil, soil amendments, and raw materials. The Equipment Operator performs assigned tasks while maintaining situational awareness and a level of proficiency that minimizes the risk of personal injury or property damage.

What you’ll do:

• Operate all assigned equipment such as (but not limited to): front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and excavators, in a safe and proficient manner in accordance with company’s policies, procedures, and directives.
• Clean and maintain equipment as scheduled and/or required.
• Advise branch leadership of any requirements for equipment maintenance and/or repairs.
• Assist with other duties assigned by management. Such duties may include (but are not limited to): receiving materials, inventory, order processing/fulfillment, and other general labor tasks.

Skills We Are Seeking

• Experience operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steers, track loaders, articulating loaders, rubber tire wheel loaders, and/or excavators, strongly preferred
• Knowledge of proper safety and maintenance protocols of the equipment aforementioned
• Bilingual Proficiency - candidates who are conversational in English/Spanish are preferred.
• Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.
• Experience in the landscape, hardscape, forestry, nursery, or irrigation industry is a plus
• Ability to read and write to record daily logs and maintain daily equipment checklists
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Compensation & Benefits

SiteOne offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being of our associates. Benefits for benefit-eligible associates may include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• DailyPay available!
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Lucrative Associate Referral Program
• Company Apparel and Work Boot Vouchers
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Paid Training and Business Certifications Available
• Free Counseling Services/Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Most Branches never work Sundays!

What This Job Description Covers

The information contained here is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines. They may vary from position to position.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment.

All employment decisions at SiteOne—including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination—will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Compensation Transparency

Starting pay will depend on factors such as location and experience and will always meet or exceed applicable state and local minimum wage laws.