Landscaper (Zionsville Branch)

BrightView Landscapes, LLC- DE; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Landscaper/Driver, where you can thrive in a dynamic environment. This role involves maintaining beautiful landscapes for various properties while operating commercial-grade equipment. You'll be responsible for preparing trucks, mowing, pruning, and ensuring the upkeep of plant materials. If you have a valid driver's license and a passion for outdoor work, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a vibrant team. Embrace the chance to work in diverse conditions while making a difference in your community's green spaces.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required, experience in lawncare preferred.
• Ability to operate various lawn care machinery is essential.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate landscaping equipment and maintain properties.
• Prepare landscape trucks and load necessary equipment daily.
• Perform planting and flower installation with proper techniques.

Skills

Lawncare experience

Ability to operate lawn care machinery

Bilingual English/Spanish

Heavy lifting and physical endurance

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Commercial grade landscaping equipment

Mowers

Backpack blowers

Edgers

Job description

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Landscaper / Driver. Can you picture yourself here?

Candidates with a Valid Driver’s License will receive priority over those without a license. Candidates with a valid For Hire endorsement will receive priority over ALL OTHER CANDIDATES.

THE STARTING RANGE OF PAY FOR THIS ROLE IS $16 PER HOUR. HOWEVER, THIS IS LIKELY TO INCREASE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

Here’s what you’d do:

The Landscape Truck Driver will be responsible for providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties. This role is responsible for safely operating commercial grade landscaping equipment and ensuring the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

You’d be responsible for:

• Prepare Landscape Trucks for the day including:
  • Load gas cans, mowers, and other equipment onto trucks/trailers.
  • Secure all equipment onto trucks/trailers.
  • Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.
  • Safely operate vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws.
• Perform maintenance on industrial, commercial, or public properties including:
  • Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment.
  • Mow turf using various mowers.
  • Edge grass at curbs and walkways.
  • Blow leaves and clippings.
  • Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris.
  • Pull weeds as needed.
  • Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks.
• Plantings and Flower Installation:
  • Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation.
  • Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing.
  • Apply mulch appropriately for type of material.
  • Water material correctly.
  • Edge beds or establish new bed edges.
• Perform maintenance on equipment:
  • Unload equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers.
  • Wash equipment and truck.
  • Change equipment blades and oil.
  • Clean air filters.
  • Grease machines.
  • Conduct EDVIR on assigned vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, assorted sizes of lawnmowers, etc.
• Safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment.
• Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs.
• Be able to lift, push, or carry 50 pounds (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day. Bending/kneeling up to 9 hours or more per day.
• Lift branches and limbs.
• Push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning).
• Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris.
• Spray various pesticides/herbicides.
• Use hand saw.

You might be a good fit if you have:

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Some experience in lawncare helpful.
• Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers.
• Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.