What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lawn Care Worker & Driver position at Tomball Lawn Care Service?
Are you looking for some part-time work (2-3 days per week) that pays a better hourly rate than most part-time jobs?Tomball Lawn Care Service is hiring a Lawn Care Assistant & Driver.
Take advantage of an opportunity to work with our growing company in a role where you can make an impact on people’s lives by helping them keep their properties looking clean, orderly, and beautiful.
BENEFITS:
- Make some extra money driving and working with your hands alongside a positive, energetic crew.
- Perfect lawn care skills and gain knowledge that you can use to take care of your own property and make extra side money.
- Enjoy competitive pay relative to many other side jobs.
- Make a real impact on the lives of people by helping them keep their homes and properties looking clean and inviting.
- Be an early part of a growing team; enjoy first dibs on the new full-time job and promotion opportunities as they come available. If you perform well, you’ll be the first person we tap to lead new crews in new areas.
- Work in an environment that builds you up, not tears you down. We’re here to help you learn and we welcome questions.
THIS IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF:
- You’re already working part time and looking for an extra 2-3 days of work per week on Thursdays, Fridays, and weekends, with potential to scale into a full-time and / or crew leader role in 3-6 months
- You are a safe driver and comfortable driving yourself and others to job sites
- You’re alright with a variable schedule to start, knowing that we’re a fast-growing company and you’ll get more jobs and make more money as that happens
- You’re comfortable working outdoors in the elements and performing physically demanding labor
- You’re a high integrity person that cares about doing the BEST job, not the quickest or easiest job
- You’re a straight shooter who isn’t afraid to ask for help or tell it like it is, and you expect others to be straight with you, too
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:
- Drive yourself and crew (1-2 additional) to job sites, based on provided calendar and routes
- Operate lawn mowers and weed whackers to complete residential and small commercial lawn care jobs.
- Operate loppers, small saws, and machetes to clear debris.
- Bag and load debris.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and organizing lawn care equipment before, during, and after each job.
- Work outdoors in Texas weather while maintaining a positive attitude and steady pace.
- Communicate clearly with the crew leader if you have questions, notice an issue, or need help with a task.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a vehicle that you’re comfortable using to drive lawn equipment and / or haul heavy materials (truck preferred, though SUVs can work. Sedans and mini SUVs will not work, unfortunately)
- Must be able to pass drug tests (we have a zero-tolerance policy for intoxication on the job)
- Must have care insurance for the vehicle
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have a driving record free of reckless and similar violations
- Must be able to operate gas-powered mowers, weed whackers, and blowers or be comfortable learning to do so
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
- Must be able to lift from the ground
- Must be comfortable and able to handle gasoline and herbicides
- Must be comfortable working in the elements (heat, light rain, etc.)
SCOPE & SALARY:
Scope: 2-3 days or 8-24 hours per week to start (likely weekends), with increases to full-time likely within less than 6 months should you want this.
Compensation: $20/hour to start
Perks: Water and Gatorade provided, and often lunch / snacks too (still bring your own food; it’s not a guarantee that we buy food during the day, but if we do, we take care of everyone).
Note:
- We will provide insurance to protect against the limitations of standard car insurance, given the use of your vehicle is above and beyond personal use.
- Assuming things go smoothly, you will be upgraded to a company-owned vehicle within 3-6 months.
TO APPLY:
Apply through Indeed and we'll be in touch with next steps.
We’re accepting applications for the next 1 week; we’ll be in touch via email or phone after that time period.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20