Landscape Maintenance Crew Member/ Driver

At Yardnique, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a family. With over 26 years of success, we are passionate about our teams and committed to creating growth opportunities for our employees. Ranked 25th nationally for the quality of our services, we offer an engaging and rewarding environment for landscape enthusiasts. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive crews to, from, and between worksites using Yardnique company vehicles and trailers.
• Execute landscape installation activities as per instructions, ensuring projects meet Yardnique's quality and industry standards.
• Maintain safety and security for yourself, team members, and customers on job sites.
• Prioritize tasks effectively and follow supervisors' instructions on assigned projects.
• Utilize knowledge of planting and sodding to read landscape plans and apply industry-standard techniques for plant and tree installation.
• Operate track loaders and perform basic maintenance of landscape equipment and tools using grading skills.
• Evaluate and operate irrigation systems as assigned, using irrigation knowledge and skills.
• Communicate effectively with crew leaders, customers, and other crew members, resolving problems with urgency and sound judgment.
• Build positive relationships with customers, managers, and other employees.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with 3+ years of driving experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in landscape installation or related tasks.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation, grading, planting, and sod techniques.
• Effective communication and courteous interaction skills.
• Experience with skid-steers, compact track trenchers, and excavators (preferred).
• Irrigation knowledge and experience (preferred).

Work Environment

Employees may be subjected to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, with exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, and noise.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods.
• Reaching overhead with hands and arms to hold, climb, balance, and load/unload.
• Handling tools and feeling for objects above and below ground.
• Lifting, pulling, and pushing materials and equipment to complete tasks.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Phoenix Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vison
• Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Wealth Management: 401(k) with employer matching
• Company Paid Offerings:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Legal Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off and Holiday pay