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Position Summary
The Landscape Maintenance Driver / Crew Leader is responsible for leading a landscape maintenance crew in the daily execution of contracted services while safely operating company vehicles and equipment. This role ensures work is completed efficiently, safely, and to company quality standards while serving as the primary on-site leader and point of contact for crew members.
Key Responsibilities
Crew Leadership & Supervision
- Lead, direct, and motivate a landscape maintenance crew on daily job assignments
- Assign tasks and ensure crew members understand job expectations
- Monitor work quality to ensure compliance with company standards and client scopes of work
- Train new employees on proper techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures
- Enforce company policies, attendance, and professional conduct
Driving & Equipment Operation
- Safely operate company trucks, trailers, and landscaping equipment
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections and report issues promptly
- Ensure tools and equipment are loaded, secured, and maintained properly
- Comply with all DOT, state, and company driving requirements
Landscape Maintenance Duties
- Perform and oversee mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, pruning, and general grounds maintenance
- Identify turf, plant health, and irrigation issues and report to management
- Ensure properties are left clean, neat, and presentable after service
- Follow seasonal maintenance schedules and service frequencies
Safety & Compliance
- Lead by example in job site safety and PPE usage
- Conduct job site hazard assessments
- Ensure crew follows OSHA and company safety guidelines
- Report accidents, incidents, or property damage immediately
Communication & Reporting
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, property managers, and clients when needed
- Complete daily work logs, time tracking, and service reports accurately
- Report staffing, equipment, or site issues to management promptly
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid driver’s license (chauffeur’s or DOT license preferred, if applicable)
- Clean driving record
- Minimum 1–3 years of landscape maintenance experience
- Prior crew leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of commercial and residential landscape maintenance practices
- Ability to operate mowers, trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and related equipment
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and operate equipment for extended periods
Work Schedule
- Full-time, typically Monday through Friday
- Occasional weekends or overtime during peak seasons as required
Compensation & Benefits (optional section)
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Company vehicle during work hours
- Benefits package (if applicable)
Compensation & Benefits- Pay Range: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience, licensing, and performance
- Overtime pay available during peak season
- Performance-based raises and advancement opportunities
- Company vehicle during work hours
- Training and certification opportunities (if applicable)
- Benefits package available after probationary period (if offered)
 Candidates are welcome to stop by our office Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. to complete an application. - 1006 Martin Lake Dr Seneca, SC
- Pay Range: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience, licensing, and performance
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