Water Truck Driver

Prescription Landscape•Saint Paul, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Truck Driver independently completes assigned watering routes for commercial and high-end residential properties using a Company water truck, hoses, watering wands, and related equipment. The role provides thorough, timely watering for seasonal color, planters, hanging baskets, shrubs, and newly installed trees; documents completed work; identifies plant or site concerns; protects people and property; and keeps the vehicle and watering equipment safe, clean, and ready.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license required and ability to meet Company driving standards.
Ability to safely operate a larger vehicle with a full water tank; a Class B commercial driver’s license is preferred and is required when the assigned vehicle or operation is subject to commercial licensing requirements.
Ability to read and follow routes, work tickets, property maps, access instructions, and plant-care directions and to work independently with limited onsite supervision.
Ability to use mobile devices and learn Aspire, Sitefotos, or similar timekeeping, routing, photo, and service-documentation systems.
Strong attendance, communication, time-management, observation, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to complete required vehicle, equipment, safety, and job-specific training before independent operation.

Nice To Haves

Previous route driving, watering, landscape, horticulture, delivery, or related field-service experience is preferred; training may be provided.

Responsibilities

Review assigned routes, work tickets, site maps, access notes, and watering instructions in Aspire, Sitefotos, or other Company systems before beginning work.
Drive the assigned water truck safely along established routes and complete scheduled properties within route and service-time expectations.
Water hanging baskets, flower beds, pots, planters, seasonal color displays, shrubs, newly installed trees, and other assigned plant material thoroughly and according to site-specific instructions.
Use hoses and watering wands to reach areas that cannot be serviced directly from the truck; fill and attach watering bags or water tree wells as assigned.
Adjust watering technique within training and assigned instructions based on container size, plant material, drainage, recent weather, and observable site conditions; request direction when needs differ from the work ticket.
Identify and promptly report wilting, overwatering, pests, disease symptoms, damaged plants or containers, irrigation concerns, access barriers, leaks, and other conditions requiring follow-up.
Record time, route status, completed work, exceptions, notes, and required photographs accurately and on time in Company systems.
Communicate delays, route changes, water-supply issues, access problems, incomplete work, client concerns, property damage, and changing conditions promptly to the Production Manager or assigned contact.
Conduct a final visual check of each serviced area, correct missed work when practical, and leave hoses, access points, and surrounding areas orderly and safe.
Interact courteously with clients, residents, tenants, vendors, coworkers, and the public and refer scope, schedule, or service-change requests to the appropriate internal partner.
Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections and operate the water truck only when properly trained, authorized, and qualified for the assigned vehicle.
Fill and operate the water tank according to Company procedures; account for changing vehicle weight, load movement, stopping distance, clearance, turning radius, traffic, pedestrians, and site conditions.
Inspect, organize, clean, and secure hoses, reels, nozzles, wands, fittings, PPE, and other assigned tools and supplies; report leaks, defects, damage, and maintenance needs promptly.
Wear required PPE, use safe lifting and hose-handling methods, follow driving and equipment procedures, and immediately report hazards, spills, injuries, near misses, vehicle incidents, and property damage.