Polk Florida Crew Member

• Location N Broadway Avenue,Bartow, FL, 33830,United States
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Pay:$17.00 per hour

TITLE:Crew Member

LOCATION:Polk County, FL

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:Regular Full-Time

TRAVEL (Overnight):No

SCHEDULE: M-F 14 day designated cycle and other contract work throughout the month

COMPENSATION:$17 per hour

Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, experience homelessness and/or substance abuse. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field.

The Crew Member is responsible for supporting ground maintenance and litter abatement operations, including litter collection, edging, and trimming along highways, rights-of-way, and public spaces. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our roadways are clean, safe, and maintained to meet contractual and safety standards.

• Operate riding mowers, compact tractors, and off-road utility vehicles to transport personnel and equipment
• Operate company trucks and trailers to safely transport crew and equipment to job sites
• Perform edging, trimming, and sweeping to maintain clean and safe environments
• Use handheld and powered equipment, including stick edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and other tools
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Safely load and unload equipment from trailers
• Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and traffic control procedures
• Identify and report hazards such as debris, sharp objects, needles, or unsafe conditions
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently
• Complete daily work reports and submit operational data via mobile device or paper logs
• Travel to assist with edging and sweeping operations on other company contracts as needed
• Perform additional duties and contracts as assigned

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe use and care of hand tools and small power equipment.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job cooperating with others, offering help to others when needed, and considering large organizational goals rather than individual concerns.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record

High-school diploma or GED preferred. Reliable transportation to meet at assigned location as early as 6:00am. Walk up to 5 miles per day. Lift up to 25 lbs. multiple times daily. Use of grabber-type device. Outdoor work experience required.

Ability to work independently, detail-oriented, operate a variety of small hand tools, two-way radio, phone and other items needed for the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds; will regularly be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and will frequently be required to talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to walk for extended periods of time over rough, steep or uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.