Driver and Crew Member

Job description

Natures Image is looking for a capable Driver & Crew Member to join our growing operations team. If you have a passion for helping the environment, this is the place for you!

The Driver & Crew Member reports to the Crew Foreman and will perform a wide range of physically demanding tasks. The Driver & Crew Member must have a valid driver's license and maintain an excellent driving record. Additionally, the position requires use of physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance to complete job tasks. The ability to understand and communicate information and follow all safety guidelines is necessary to perform all tasks.

• Vehicle responsibilities include:
  • Inspects truck before and after trips, submit inspection reports
  • Safe operation of all company driven equipment.
  • Report mechanical failures or breakdowns to Foreman immediately.
  • Follow all safety and corporate policies as outlined by the company
• To perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of jobsite as assigned. This may include but not limited to digging trenches, clearing weeds, cleaning up rubble, debris, and trash.
• General duties performed include landscaping, irrigation, maintenance, hydroseeding, vegetation removal and installations.
• Use of hand tools and small equipment when required.
• Use of line trimmer, hedger, weed whacker, backpack sprayer, chainsaw, and other equipment when required.
• Responsible for safe, efficient and quality completion of tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Wears personal protective equipment at all times and follows all safety procedures at all times.
• Reports any issues to supervisor or higher-level employee.
• Reports equipment in need of repair to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• E-Verify, Background check, drug screen, & physical
• Valid California driver's license and maintain excellent driving record
• Know and understand current driving regulations and observe all safety laws and regulations.
• Abide by and all safety and emergency procedures. Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Experience in commercial landscaping or construction preferred.
• Experience in operating power equipment a plus.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.
• Work in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently.

• Be able to physically operate a motor vehicle safely at all times.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in a variety of inclement weather conditions, including heat and humidity, and tolerate exposure to dust and noise.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day.
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces up to eight hours per day.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate a variety of machinery and equipment.

Full-time

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour. DOE.

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran