Landscaper / Driver (Indy West)

BrightView Landscapes, LLC- DE • Indianapolis, IN

87d • $17

About The Position

At BrightView, the best teams are created and maintained here. If you are searching for your next fulfilling career, picture yourself on a best-in-class team where you can grow to be your brightest. We’re looking for a Landscape Truck Driver. Can you picture yourself here? The Landscape Truck Driver will be responsible for providing landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties. This role is responsible for safely operating commercial grade landscaping equipment and ensuring the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Chauffeur’s/For Hire Endorsement: A For Hire endorsement or chauffeur’s license is preferred.
• Some experience in lawncare 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.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Landscape Trucks for the day including loading gas cans, mowers, and other equipment onto trucks/trailers.
• Secure all equipment onto trucks/trailers.
• Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.
• Safely operate vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws.
• Perform maintenance on industrial, commercial, or public properties including mowing 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.
• 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.
• Unload equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers.
• Wash equipment and truck.
• Change equipment blades and oil.
• Clean air filters.
• Grease machines.
• Conduct EDVIR on assigned vehicles.
• Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials.
• Safely operate hand and power equipment, including manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment.
• Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs.
• Be able to lift, push, or carry 50 pounds (mulch, fertilizer, etc.).
• Ability to bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day.
• Lift branches and limbs.
• Push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products and/or items.
• Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain.
• Spray various pesticides/herbicides.
• Use hand saw.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees