Landscaper/Driver (Pontiac) - Chauffeur's License required

RATE OF PAY FOR THIS ROLE IS $18 - $21 PER HOUR DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS.

Brighter futures start here. Welcome to BrightView. We’re a team of talented professionals, driven by results and relationships, and committed to taking care of each other, clients, and communities.

BrightView counts on experts like you to lead our maintenance team and develop exceptional customer care.

What you'll do:

Prepare trucks for day:

• Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto trucks/trailers

• Secure all equipment

• Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.

• You’ll also drive and maintain our vehicles (as needed but up to daily) and train personnel with a strong emphasis on safety (as needed).

Perform maintenance on properties:

• 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 Brickman trucks/trailers

• Wash equipment and truck

• Change equipment blades and oil

• Clean air filters

• Grease machines

Other duties when assigned:

Snow removal:

• must be available nights, weekends and holidays
• driving when necessary 

Physical Demands:

• 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, various 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
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• 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.
• Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day
• Spray various pesticides/herbicides
• Use hand saw

Work Environment:

• Work hours vary and may exceed 12 hours per day
• Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
• Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weedwackers)

 Skills we're seeking:

• Valid Drivers License; valid chauffeur’s endorsement/license
• Some experience in lawn care 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. 

We typically work 4-10’s, four 10 hour days/Mon-Thur. (May not apply to all locations)

Estimated start time is 6:30am till 4:30pm. End and start times vary depending on traffic, weather and job task.

Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Transportation license/certification: Class C CDL
• Valid driver's license
• Background check
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Review
• Drug screening
• Driving test
• Speaks English
• Able to work in an environment with high temperatures
• Able to work in an environment with low temperatures
• Able to work in an environment with fluctuating temperatures
• Able to stand for duration of shift
• Able to comfortably lift 40 lbs
• Available to work: early morning
• Available to work: weekends
• Available to work: overtime

Preferred qualifications:

• 6+ months of experience in the construction industry
• Construction skills: operating handheld tools
• Speaks Spanish