Landscaping Crew Leader - (Portage/Battle Creek) - Chauffeur’s License REQUIRED

This is NOT an entry-level position. Candidates must have at least 1 year of verifiable experience as a Landscaping Crew Leader/Foreman. Candidates with MDARD licenses will move to the top of the Candidate list.

STARTING PAY RANGE for this role IS $17 - $21 PER HOUR AND COULD INCREASE FROM THERE DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

· Valid Driver's License: Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license.

· Chauffeur’s Endorsement: A chauffeur’s endorsement or chauffeur’s license is REQUIRED for this role and the PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. Candidates willing to obtain a Chauffeur’s license, prior to starting work and at their cost will also be considered.

· Previous experience: minimum of 1 year Landscaping Crew Leader is necessary.

· DDOT Medical card: The PREFERRED Candidate already holds one. If you do not have a DDOT Medical Card you MUST be able to pass a Medical exam that includes a drug Test (this is a Federal requirement) post-offer and before starting work.

• State of MI (MDARD) Pesticide licenses: The PREFERRED Candidate already has MDARD Licenses and is willing to maintain them and potentially add more as the need arises at the Company’s cost.

• Irrigation Experience: The PREFERRED Candidate has some experience in Irrigation troubleshooting and repair as well as Spring Start up and Fall Shut down and willing to assist, as needed in these tasks.

• Hardscapes Experience is preferred.

If your resume does not show LANDSCAPING CREW LEADER EXPERIENCE; your Application WILL BE REJECTED - make sure your Landscaping experience and Landscaping Crew Leader work experience is on your resume. Applications without Resumes WILL BE REJECTED.

Job Summary

• The Crew Leader Driver executes site-level tasks on BrightView’s client sites. This position directs the work of 2-5 other team members and ensures assigned tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the quality standards set by BrightView and BrightView’s clients. The Crew Leader Driver oversees crews working in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare landscape trucks for daily operations, including loading and securing equipment (e.g., gas cans, mowers, trailers) and safely operating vehicles in compliance with traffic laws.
• Deliver services as specified on client sites while maintaining schedules and meeting service expectations.
• Identify and escalate customer problems or concerns to the Operations Manager
• Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
• Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, delegate work to crew team members, and coordinate service execution with Operations Manager.
• Provide feedback on crew performance and assist in developing and training team members
• Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring it is in safe working order
• Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)
• Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles
• Perform maintenance on equipment, including:
  • Unloading equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers
  • Wash equipment and truck
  • Change equipment blades, oil, and air filters.
  • Grease machines
  • Conduct EDVIR (Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) on assigned vehicles.
• Participate in branch meetings as directed
• Continuously look for more efficient ways to perform work

Education and Experience:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
• BrightView Equipment certifications
• Experience in a landscape-related field
• Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
• Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
• Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
• You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
• Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
• Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
• Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
• Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
• Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
• Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
• Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.

BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

This job description is subject to change at any time.