Route Driver

Route Driver - Seasonal
Pay: $20/hr starting, up to $24/hr based on skills/certifications
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM (4×10-hour days)
Season: September-Mid December
Start Date: Within the next week
Overtime: 1.5× after 40 hours
Job Description:
We are looking for dependable and customer-focused Route Drivers to join our team for the upcoming seasonal season. You will work as part of a small team completing lawn treatment services at residential and commercial properties.
Responsibilities:

• Drive company vehicles and manage assigned service routes
  
• Apply fertilizer, pesticides, starter fertilizer, liquid aeration, and other lawn treatments
  
• Load and unload trucks and equipment
  
• Walk lawns and pull hoses as needed
  
• Interact professionally with customers and answer basic questions
  
• Use mobile apps for timekeeping, route information, photos, and job/customer documentation
  
• Complete basic paperwork and job documentation accurately
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work vehicle and work area
  
• Follow all company safety procedures and training guidelines
  

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license required
  
• Previous experience is not required; training will be provided
  
• Dependable attendance and reliable transportation
  
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a small team
  
• Strong communication and customer service skills
  
• Basic math skills preferred
  
• Must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  
• Cell phone with a data plan encouraged
  

Schedule & Attendance:

• Monday-Thursday, 6:30 AM-5:00 PM
  
• Fridays may be required for rain-day make-up
  
• Saturdays may be required as needed
  
• 30-minute unpaid lunch automatically deducted after 6 hours
  
• PTO requests must be submitted through the company app
  
• Call-offs must be communicated within 1 hour of the scheduled start time
  
• Weather delays and schedule changes will be communicated through GroupMe
  

Important:
This position does not involve mowing or hardscaping.
Training & PPE:

• On-site training provided
  
• Company handbook and training acknowledgment required
  
• Company provides shirts, safety glasses, gloves, and other necessary PPE
  
• Navy or dark-colored pants required
  
• Waterproof/muck boots required for liquid sprayer assignments
  

Additional Information:

• 7-year background check
• Second-chance employer
• THC-friendly drug screening; however, there can be no THC use or odor while working, during breaks/lunch, or on company property
• Non-English speakers may be considered; English comprehension is preferred and translation/communication apps are available
• Commission opportunities available for on-site sales/add-ons
• $10 incentive for each Google review
• Paid holidays/PTO may be available
• No minimum-hour requirement