RESIDENTIAL LAWN SPECIALIST/AERATOR

TruGreen • Indian Trail, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

TruGreen is hiring a Residential Lawn Care Technician for its Indian Trail, North Carolina branch. The role serves homeowners and other customers in the area by applying lawn care treatments, identifying customer needs, and recommending services. Technicians drive a company vehicle on an assigned route, manage customer information using a tablet, and work independently outdoors while delivering safe, reliable customer service. No lawn care experience is required; paid training, hands-on coaching, and company-paid state certification where applicable are provided.

This physically active position involves walking an average of 10–12 miles outdoors during the day, lifting and moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds, working in various weather conditions, operating equipment safely, and serving multiple customers each day. Candidates must be able to become DOT certified and obtain a DOT Medical Card. TruGreen offers hourly pay starting at $18.00, with higher starting pay for licensed candidates, along with bonus and commission opportunities, seasonal overtime opportunities, benefits, paid time off, holidays, employee discounts, and career development opportunities. Benefits eligibility begins after 30 days.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Ability to pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check and consent to a criminal background check.
• Ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card and become DOT certified.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Reliable, self-motivated, customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Ability to walk an average of 10–12 miles outdoors throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company vehicle on an assigned route.
• Apply lawn care treatments to residential and commercial properties.
• Identify customer needs and recommend solutions and additional services.
• Manage route and customer information using a tablet.
• Build relationships with customers and deliver exceptional service.
• Work safely outdoors in a fast-paced, independent environment.
• Operate equipment safely.

Benefits

• Hourly pay starting at $18.00 per hour, with higher starting pay for licensed candidates.
• Performance bonus and commission opportunities.
• Overtime opportunities during peak season.
• Paid training and company-paid state certification if applicable.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with benefits eligibility at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED