Crew Member

Crew Member – Construction 

Location: Hopkinton, MA
Job Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm (seasonally dependent)

Pay Range: $21-$27/hr

About Us:  

Riverside Services is a Visterra Landscape Group platform partner ranking among North America's top 30 landscape service providers. Collectively, Visterra partner companies bring more than 200 years of expert landscape maintenance, enhancement, construction, sweeping, portering and critical winter services with a reputation for excellence in client service. Incumbent partner leaders guide day-to-day operations with teams that value and prioritize safety, employee wellbeing and dynamic career pathways. 

Visterra is a back-to-back winner of Lawn & Landscape's coveted Best Places to Work in Landscaping and has earned consecutive safety awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. For more information, visit www.vlgllc.com.

Pay:  

Riverside Services offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $21 to $27 an hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon new hire experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.  

Role Overview: 

The Crew Member – Construction must have a positive, can-do attitude, be an eager learner, be conscious of safety requirements, work effectively as a team member, dress appropriately, be punctual, and follows all instructions given by the Crew Leader, who this position will report directly to. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Follow all instructions given by the Landscape Crew Leader.
• Thoroughly understand and comply with company policy and safety manual.
• Report on any/all unsafe conditions or accidents.
• Properly and safely operate equipment as instructed.
• Work in a safe manner and reports any/all unsafe conditions to Crew Leader.
• Be a willing learner who seeks to master the basic skills of landscape construction.
• Report to work in a clean, appropriate uniform and wearing the appropriate boots.
• Able to communicate with supervisor in a timely and thorough manner.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently, thoroughly, and per company production rates.
• Able to use basic tools safely and properly: shovel, grading rake, spade, grub hoe, wheelbarrow, sod roller, etc.

Requirements:  

• Advanced understanding of landscape construction or the ability to learn and follow instruction.
• Possess a clean driver’s license and must be insurable on company’s insurance policy.
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Legal documentation to verify employment 
   eligibility.
• Physically able to handle the workload of a Construction Laborer and have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
• Have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Have an OSHA 10 Certificate or ability to obtain one in 30 days.
• Ability to obtain a MA DOT card within 30 days of hiring.

Benefits: 

Visterra offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. 

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) savings plan

The above description is intended to describe the general content, identify the essential functions, and set forth the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. 

Visterra is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v). We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.