Vegetation Control Crew Leader

D.J.'s Lawn Service, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonus

Annual boot reimbursement

Annual rain gear reimbursement

Company events

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in St. Joseph, MI is seeking a Vegetation Control Crew Leader to manage vegetation control for our commercial clients and maintain landscapes to high standards. Lead crews, prepare and drive equipment, and ensure safety and quality on every job.

Certification in Core and Category 6 or ability to obtain; valid Michigan driver’s license; strong attention to detail; ability to work outdoors in varying conditions; excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include leading a vegetation control crew and ensuring safety on site.
• Experience with weed control and landscape maintenance is preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation control efforts for commercial clients and maintain landscapes to the highest standards.
• Prepare and drive company equipment, direct and develop crew members.

Skills

Crew management

Safety compliance

Weed identification

Pesticide handling

Job description

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Position:Vegetation Control Crew Leader Location: St. Joseph, MI
Job Id:3135 # of Openings:1 Vegetation Control Crew Lead We are seeking a Vegetation Control Crew Leader to join our team. This role involves managing vegetation control for our commercial clients and ensuring landscapes are maintained to the highest standards.Crew Leaders are also responsible for preparing and driving company equipment, directing, and developing their crews. The ideal candidate will be certified in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) to perform weed spraying duties effectively and safely.
Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $18 - $21 per hour, based on experience.
• Snow pay
• Compensation Incentives
• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits
• 401(k) plan, with company match
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonus
• Performance reviews
• Annual boot reimbursement
• Annual rain gear reimbursement
• Company events
• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders
• Ongoing training and development
• Career advancement

Requirements

• The ability to walk for long periods of time
• Able to carry a backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds
• The capacity to work independently or with a lawn care crew
• The ability to identify common weeds of Michigan
• The ability to operate and care for assigned equipment
• Skill in reading map directions from a mobile device or hard copy
• Desire to work daily at the highest level of professionalism, quality, and performance
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift for long periods of time
• Able to work outdoors in a wide variety of conditions for an extended period of time.
• Certification in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) or the ability to obtain (pay rate and title will be evaluated once Core and Category 6 are obtained).
• A valid Michigan chauffeur’s license or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read pesticide labels and accurately measure pesticides according to label rate.
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Smartphone required

DJ's Landscape Managementis a drug-free workplace.As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate inrandom drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Managementis an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis ofqualification, merit and business need.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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