Landscaper Truck Driver - Fairfield

Landscaper Truck Driver - Fairfield
Bright View Landscapes

Provide landscape maintenance support to a variety of industrial, commercial, and/or public properties. Safely operate commercial-grade landscaping equipment and ensure the upkeep of plant material and other landscaping elements.

• Prepare Landscape Trucks for the day:
  • Load gas cans, mowers, and other equipment onto trucks/trailers.
  • Secure all equipment onto trucks/trailers.
  • Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.
  • Safely operate the vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws.
• Perform maintenance on industrial, commercial, or public properties:
  • Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment.
  • Mow turf using various mowers.
  • Edge grass at curbs and walkways.
  • Blow leaves and clippings.
  • Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris.
  • Pull weeds as needed.
  • Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks.
• Plantings and Flower Installation:
  • Prep soil uniformly for flower or ground cover installation.
  • Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing.
  • Apply mulch appropriately for type of material.
  • Water material correctly.
  • Edge beds or establish new bed edges.
• Perform maintenance on equipment:
  • Unload equipment from Bright View trucks/trailers.
  • Wash equipment and truck.
  • Change equipment blades and oil.
  • Clean air filters.
  • Grease machines.
  • Conduct EDVIR on assigned vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Some experience in lawncare.
• Ability to operate various lawn care machinery, including mowers, edgers, and backpack blowers.
• Ability to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred, but not required.

• Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials.
• Safely operate hand and power equipment.
• Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk‑behind mower over curbs.
• Be able to lift, push, or carry 50 pounds.
• Capability to bend, stoop, and twist continuously throughout the day; bending/kneeling up to 9+ hours.
• Lift branches and limbs.
• Push, pull, grip, and squeeze various tools, products, and/or items (e.g., pruning).
• Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain.
• Spray various pesticides/herbicides.
• Use a hand saw.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work hours vary and may exceed 12 hours per day.
• Noise level may be loud; use of earplugs may be required.

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Bright View offers a suite of health, wellness, and financial benefits to full‑time team members, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; ancillary and voluntary products; a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; and 6–9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible for paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and variable pay opportunities based on performance.

Bright View Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Facilities Services