Landscape Maintenance Crew Driver

Maintenance Crew Driver
Rea Landscape Management – Columbia,SC
Full-Time

Rea Landscape Management is seeking a responsible and skilled Maintenance Crew Driver to safely transport landscape maintenance crews and assist in maintaining residential and commercial properties. This position involves operating utility vehicles and performing a variety of landscaping tasks to ensure properties remain clean, healthy, and visually appealing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport maintenance crews to and from job sites
• Perform landscape tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, sod installation, fertilizing, planting, and debris removal
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and utility vehicles
• Conduct daily vehicle safety inspections and report any issues
• Follow safety protocols, especially when transporting equipment or materials
• Maintain a professional demeanor while on site

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical outdoor labor
• Basic knowledge of landscape maintenance and lawn care techniques
• Ability to operate various landscaping tools and machinery
• Strong preference for candidates who speak and understand Spanish
• Experience with safe equipment transport and cargo securing practices

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• Lawn care techniques: mowing, fertilization, seeding, weed and disease control
• Tree, shrub, and plant identification and care
• Basic mechanical knowledge for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
• Understanding of public safety and transportation protocols

Tools & Equipment Used:

• Zero-turn, walk-behind, and push mowers
• Edgers, weed-eaters, hedge trimmers, and backpack blowers
• Fertilizer spreaders
• Utility vehicles, including cab-overs, trucks, and trailers

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match