Posted 6h ago

Landscape Driver - CDL Preferred

@ Weller Brothers
Johnston, Iowa, United States
$19-$25/hrFieldFull Time
Responsibilities:operating equipment, loading materials, distributing inventory
Requirements Summary:Must be 18+, 3+ years operating light-to-heavy equipment, ability to lift heavy loads, able to work irregular schedules, CDL preferred, maintain clean and safe work areas.
Technical Tools Mentioned:LMN
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Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. 

  • Safely operate light to heavy-duty equipment on a daily basis.
  • Distribute inventory from the main yard as needed to job sites.
  • Safely unload materials from delivery trucks and distribute them properly throughout the assigned yard areas. 
  • Safely load and unload equipment on and off trailers.
  • Safely load and unload bulk and palletized materials into and out of dump trucks with a skid steer.
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of all working areas, including but not limited to the shop, yard, and job sites. 
  • Perform routine inspections and maintenance on light to heavy-duty equipment. 
  • Ensure all equipment is clean and job site ready on a daily basis.
  • Ability and willingness to perform landscape and maintenance duties as needed and directed by the supervisor.
  • Follow all policies as specified in the Team Member Handbook.
  • Retain, label, and submit all receipts timely and accurately.
  • Assist with snow removal during winter months.
  • Commit the hours necessary to make sure the job is done to satisfaction; this may include weekends, holidays and/or hours outside of standard business hours.
  • Timely input of hours on LMN software to ensure accurate payroll processing.
  • Make decisions that are in the best interest of the company.
  • Other duties needed to help drive and fulfill the Weller Brothers Mission.

COMPENSATION AND AVAILABLE BENEFITS

Benefits Available after 60 Days of Service

  • Health Insurance Available

  • Dental Insurance Available

  • Vision Insurance Available

  • Short Term Disability 

  • Long Term Disability 

Benefits Available After 1 Year of Service

  • 401K with Company Match Up to 4%

Benefits Available at Start of Employment 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Year Round Employment

  • Ample overtime during peak seasons

  • Positive and Motivated Work Environment

 

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

  • Hold team members accountable for proper care of company issued tools and equipment.  

  • Ability to communicate in a professional courteous manner

  • Ability to take constructive criticism

  • Superior work ethic

  • Detail oriented, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Experience operating light to heavy duty equipment is required. 

  • Have general knowledge of basic landscape materials 

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Minimum of three year’s experience operating light to heavy duty machinery is required

  • Valid commerial driver’s license and clean driving record is preferred

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Employee must be able to perform the following tasks during a typical 8+hour day.

 

SEDENTARY WORK:  Lifting up to 10#; occasionally lifting or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools.  Work essentially involves sitting and is considered sedentary if only a small amount of walking and standing is necessary to carry out duties.

 

LIGHT WORK:  Lifting up to 20#, frequently lifting of carrying objects up to 10#.  Work is classified light if it requires walking or standing to a significant degree (regardless of weight lifted) or involves sitting most of the time with a degree or pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.

 

LIGHT MEDIUM WORK:  Lifting up to 30#; frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 20#.

 

MEDIUM WORK:  Lifting up to 50#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25#.

 

LIGHT HEAVY WORK:  Lifting up to 80#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 45#.

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HEAVY WORK: Lifting up to 100#; frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 80#.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time non-exempt position.  Specific schedules will be determined based on weather and general needs of the business.

 

Summary

The primary responsibility of the Landscape Driver is to load and unload materials at the main yard location or client specific job sites. This position will assist with a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to driving crews and materials to different jobsite locations, and organizational tasks to ensure that the main yard maintains an organized, clean and safe working environment. Experience operating and maintaining light to heavy duty equipment as well as working multiple schedules or irregular shifts will be necessary in order to complete this job to the standard of the Weller Brothers mission. All Weller Brothers team members are expected to provide excellent client service by assisting clients promptly and courteously, answer questions and provide information as needed. A Landscape Driver  will be expected to perform all job responsibilities in a safe, timely and efficient manner.