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Maintenance Crew Driver
Rea Landscape Management – Columbia, SC
Full-Time
Rea Landscape Management is seeking a responsible and skilled Landscape 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
Join a team that takes pride in maintaining Charleston’s landscapes with professionalism and care. Apply today!
Salary : $16