Commercial Landscape Crew Member (CDL License Required)

Position Summary

Pine Lake Nursery & Landscape is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-focused Commercial Landscape Crew Member (CDL License Required) to join our growing team. This position combines transportation responsibilities with hands-on landscape field work, requiring an individual who can safely operate commercial vehicles while actively supporting landscape installation, maintenance, enhancement, and nursery operations.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors, operating equipment, transporting materials, and assisting crews with daily production activities. This role is essential in helping our teams complete projects safely, efficiently, and to Pine Lake's quality standards.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid Florida CDL Class A Driver's License.
• Clean driving record.
• Minimum 3 years of experience operating commercial vehicles, trailers, or heavy equipment.
• Landscape, nursery, construction, or related outdoor industry experience preferred.
• Ability to safely operate landscape equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor environments.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and any required background checks.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Transportation & Equipment Operations

• Safely transport landscape materials, trees, equipment, and supplies to and from job sites, vendors, and company facilities.
• Load, unload, secure, and inspect materials before transportation.
• Operate trucks, trailers, loaders, skid steers, and other equipment as needed.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain required DOT documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and properly functioning vehicles and equipment.
• Report vehicle and equipment maintenance needs promptly.

Landscape Crew Responsibilities

• Assist landscape installation, maintenance, enhancement, and nursery crews with daily operations.
• Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscape materials.
• Install mulch, sod, irrigation components, and landscape enhancements.
• Perform pruning, trimming, edging, and general landscape maintenance tasks.
• Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment at job sites.
• Assist with site preparation, cleanup, and debris removal.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and landscape equipment safely.
• Follow project specifications and company quality standards.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining a high level of workmanship.

Operational Support

• Assist supervisors and crew leaders with project completion.
• Support nursery operations and material handling activities as needed.
• Maintain company equipment, trailers, and storage areas in an organized condition.
• Participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDL Class A License (Required)
• Landscape industry experience
• Nursery experience
• Heavy equipment hauling experience
• Front-end loader or skid steer experience
• Irrigation installation or maintenance experience

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely enter and exit trucks, trailers, and equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors in Florida weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and direct sunlight.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits Available
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Professional Development & Training
• Stable, Year-Round Employment

Pine Lake Nursery & Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including drug screening and verification of eligibility to work in the United States.