Traveling Lawn Care Technician

Automation Personnel Services, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lawn Care Technician in Charlotte, NC. The role involves traveling nationally to assist customers with weed and vegetation control alongside a dependable team.

This is a direct hire with benefits from day one and a small team dynamic. Key duties include applying herbicides with various equipment, operating UTVs in field conditions, and performing equipment maintenance while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license required.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Previous outdoor labor experience preferred.
• Must be willing to travel for work and stay on site for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Apply Herbicides using backpack sprayers, UTV mounted nozzles, or hose systems.
• Walk powerlines and spray brushes as needed.
• Drive UTVs through solar fields and spray turf.
• Navigate drainage canals while handling spray hoses.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations and best practices.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Outdoor labor experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Drug test clearance

Willingness to travel

Job description

Lawn Care Technician

Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Lawn Care Technician for a company based in Charlotte, NC. In this role, you will have the opportunity to travel around the country and work with a team that helps customers handle their weed and vegetation overgrowth. This will be a direct hire position with a fast growing business, and you will be eligible for their internal benefits such as health care from day one. Small dependable team!

Pay Rate

$18.00-$22 depending on experience

Schedule and Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm but hours can vary based on the weather

Duties and Responsibilities

• Apply Herbicides using backpack sprayers, UTV Mounted Nozzles or Hose Systems.
• Walk powerlines and spray brushes as needed.
• Drive UTVs through solar fields and spraying turf.
• Navigate drainage canals while handling spray hoses.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and best practices.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid Driver License and compliant Motor Vehicle Report.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and other physical requirements such as walking long distances.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Previous experience in outdoor labor preferred.
• Must be willing to travel for work and stay on site for extended periods.

Job Type

Full-time, Direct Hire

401(k)

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer