Landscaping Crew Driver

DTK Janitorial & Landscaping; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Christian values environment

Job summary

DTK Landscaping is seeking a dedicated Landscaping Crew Driver in Houston, TX. You will transport crews, drive a truck and trailer, and perform daily landscaping tasks with safety and efficiency.

The role requires basic landscaping knowledge, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work with the team under foreman direction. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Driver’s license required and landscaping experience preferred.
• Sense of urgency to complete a job in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a truck and trailer to job sites.
• Operates landscaping equipment and performs routine maintenance.
• Mows, trims, weeds, and cleans bed areas as part of crew tasks.
• Picks up and delivers landscaping materials promptly.
• Communicates issues to foreman and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Safe driving

Multitasking

Work independently

Team player

Bilingual EN/ES

Time management

Follow instructions

Reliable attendance

Job description

Description

The DTK

The DTK Landscaping Crew Driver is responsible for performing any and all commercial landscaping duties. Consistent, quality landscaping service and efficiency are performed on a daily basis. Landscaping crew will work together as a team to complete all tasks to the account manager’s expectations. Driver will transport crews safely to job sites while driving a truck and trailer. DTK values our drivers and will compensate them appropriately.

• Safely drives a truck and trailer on a daily basis
• Adheres to company safety regulations
• Has a clear understanding of landscaping equipment and their uses
• Safely operates a zero-turn mower and essential landscaping equipment
• Monitors and maintains equipment in working order
• Performs hand weeding and clean‑up of beds
• Performs regular mowing, blowing, line trimming, edging and debris removal
• Inspects equipment to ensure it is in working order
• Leaves property clean and tidy when maintenance/installations are complete
• Installs landscaping materials including plants, flowers, mulch, hardscaping, etc.
• Follows instructions from foreman and landscaping account manager to ensure quality landscaping services are provided for customers
• Attends mandatory meetings to review safety and learn best horticultural practices
• Reports any malfunctions of equipment to foreman or landscaping account manager immediately
• Picks up and delivers landscaping materials in a timely manner
• Clocks in at arrival of job site and clocks out at each job site immediately after completing tasks
• Communicates landscaping issues clearly with foreman immediately

Requirements

License or Certification

• Driver’s license required

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of commercial or residential landscaping experience

Specialized Skills

• Sense of urgency to complete a job in a timely manner
• Multi‑task and manage more than one job at a time
• Ability to work alone and manage time efficiently
• Open to learning new landscaping skills and best horticultural practices
• Good communications skills
• Bi‑lingual English/Spanish a plus
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Dependable and reliable attendance for daily assignments
• Works together with landscaping crew and jumps in to help where needed

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Most work will be done in an outside setting in all seasons of the year
• Regularly work with mechanical objects
• Frequent 8 –10‑hour work days
• Must be able to safely operate landscaping equipment and hand tools
• Must be able to safely observe surroundings, equipment and work hazards, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, reach, climb and balance
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Supportive and inclusive work environment rooted in Christian values

Join us in creating beautiful landscapes.

About DTK Landscaping

DTK Facility Services is a Texas‑based commercial facility services company. DTK was started in 1996 in Houston, Texas to provide janitorial solutions for customers, and the company has been focused on cleaning with a higher purpose since the beginning. Today, the company services over 27 million square feet across 650 locations each day through the dedicated work of their 1,600+ team members.

The DTK Landscaping mission is to nurture indoor and outdoor spaces, prioritize care for our employees, customers, and the environment, all for the glory of God.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.