Logistical & Equipment Specialist

Native Creations PA; Berwick (Columbia County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance allowance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Travel per diem

IRA contribution

Job summary

Native Creations Landscape Services, Inc. in Berwick, PA, is seeking a full-time seasonal landscape operations helper to load, secure, and transport equipment and materials to project sites.

You will drive non-CDL trucks and assist with equipment operation as part of a crew, with safety and efficiency a priority. Eligibility for a wage increase upon obtaining Commercial Pesticide licensing is noted, materials and costs covered by the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 21+ years of age.
• Meet FMCSA requirements to operate commercial vehicles (non-CDL at this time).
• Comply with all necessary DOT requirements.
• Good physical condition for varying and difficult terrain.
• Strong work ethic.
• Desire to learn.
• Teachable.

Responsibilities

• Loading, securing, and transporting light excavation and agricultural equipment, including UTVs, skid steers, compact tractors, and implements.
• Pickup and delivery of landscape materials, including proper loading and unloading techniques.
• Safe and responsible operation of non-CDL trucks with and without trailers ranging from 12’–28’.
• Jobsite operation of skid steers and attachments, excavators, power equipment, front loaders, compact tractors, pesticide sprayers, brush hogs, discs, seed drills, tillers, and related equipment.
• Ability to calibrate and operate equipment safely and productively alongside a crew or independently.
• Candidate must test for and pass Commercial Pesticide Licensing within 90 days of the start date. Test materials and testing costs are covered by the company.

Job description

Native Creations Landscape Services, Inc. is a leading conservation landscape company based in Berwick, PA.

This is a full-time seasonal position, subject to change based on workload and weather.

If you have a passion for the outdoors and conservation, this may be the right position for you.

Responsibilities

Logistics:

• Loading, securing, and transporting light excavation and agricultural equipment, including UTVs, skid steers, compact tractors, and implements.
• Pickup and delivery of landscape materials, including proper loading and unloading techniques.
• Safe and responsible operation of non-CDL trucks with and without trailers ranging from 12’–28’.

Equipment Operation:

• Jobsite operation of skid steers and attachments, excavators, power equipment, front loaders, compact tractors, pesticide sprayers, brush hogs, discs, seed drills, tillers, and related equipment.
• Ability to calibrate and operate equipment safely and productively alongside a crew/crew leader or independently.
• Candidate must test for and pass Commercial Pesticide Licensing within 90 days of the start date. Test materials and testing costs are covered by the company.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• 21+ years of age
• Flexible with travel and overnight stays
• Meet FMCSA requirements to operate commercial vehicles (non-CDL at this time)
• Comply with all necessary DOT requirements
• Good physical condition for varying and difficult terrain
• Strong work ethic
• Desire to learn
• Teachable
• Health insurance allowance, paid time off, paid holidays, travel per diem, and IRA contribution.
• Qualified candidates who obtain professional PA Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator licensing are eligible for an associated wage increase. Test materials are provided by the company.

Working Hours

Normal schedule is Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM, working four 10-hour days. Longer days and Friday work may occasionally be necessary. Schedules may change due to climate/weather, and some work may continue through inclement weather depending on the task.

The position may be full-time seasonal, generally March through the end of June and September through early December, or may lead to a full-time position based on skill development.

Travel

Many project locations require overnight stays and travel. Accommodations are provided by the company. Employees typically spend a total of approximately 6–8 weeks out of town annually.