Landscape Crew Member and Driver

Here’s what you need to know about working here: At Yardnique, we’re a family. We are passionate about our teams and creating opportunities for our employees is a priority. We credit our culture to the success we’ve shared over the past 26 years, and today, we are ranked 25th nationally for the quality of our services.  If you’re looking for an engaging and rewarding environment with plenty of room for growth, join our family of landscape lovers.

Job Title: Driver / Crew Member 

Department: Operations

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Driver / Crew Member is to perform landscape tasks in a safe manner under the supervision of a Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader and drive the crew to, from and between worksites. All job duties are to be performed in accordance with Yardnique's high quality and WOW customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Use Yardnique company vehicle and trailer to safely drive crews to, from and between worksites. 

• Follow instructions for landscape installation activities daily to complete installation projects in accordance with Yard-Nique Customer Service, according to our Quality and Industry standards.

• Maintain safety and security for yourself, other team members and customers on job sites.

• Effectively prioritize tasks and follow instructions from supervisors on assigned projects.

• Use Planting and Sodding knowledge and skills to read landscape plans; use industry standard planting, spacing, and watering techniques to ensure all plants and trees are installed properly and ensure proper growth environments.

• Use Grading knowledge and skills to operate track loaders and perform basic maintenance of landscape equipment and tools.

• Use Irrigation (IRR) knowledge and skills to evaluate and/or operate irrigation systems (as assigned).

• Communicate effectively with crew leaders, customers, and other crew members. Resolve problems with a sense of urgency and sound judgment with an overall attention to safety.

• Build positive relationships with customers, managers, and other employees.

Required Education and Experience 

• 1-2 years of experience performing landscape installation or related tasks.

• Basic knowledge of Irrigation, Grading, Planting and Sod techniques and tools associated with these landscape tasks.

• Interact and communicate effectively with others in a courteous manner.

• Experience using Skid-steers (variable landscape attachments); Compact track trenchers and Excavators (Preferred)

• Irrigation knowledge and experience (Preferred)

• Valid driver's license issued for 3+ years and clean driving record (Preferred)

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.

Physical Demands

• Using upper and lower body to work in various positions including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods of time

• Reaching over head with hands and arm to hold, climb, balance and/or (un)load.

• Using hands to handle tools and feel for objects above and below ground.

• Lifting, pulling and pushing materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Up to 4% 401k match

• Medical Plan, Dental Plan & Vision Plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment - Company Paid

• Employee Assistance Program – Company Paid 

• Optional Voluntary Benefits such as Supplemental coverage – Employee Paid

Yardnique Family of Companies:

 Here’s what you need to know about working here: At Yardnique, we’re a FAMILY. We are passionate about our teams and creating opportunities for our Team Members is a priority. We credit our culture to the success we’ve shared over the past 29 years, and today, we rank 23rd in the nation's Top 100 Landscape companies. If you’re looking for an engaging and rewarding environment with plenty of room for growth, join our family of landscape lovers.

EEO Statement: 

Yardnique, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all team members (employees) and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law. Yardnique hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications and in accordance with applicable laws.