Traveling Landscaping Crew Leader
Do you thrive in an outdoor work environment and want to be part of an exciting environmental industry? Dragonfly Pond Works is a fast-growing company, offering year-round work, and provides long-term career opportunities. Join our "swarm" today!
Location : Washington DC, 20166
Pay : $20-$25 an hour- Full-time
Requirements
- Willing and able to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.
- At least 1+ years of supervisory experience in lake / pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, or similar fields.
- At least 1+ year of background and formal experience in lake / pond maintenance, landscaping, commercial mowing, turf management, pesticide application
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis.
- Ability to walk on steep slopes for extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
- Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.
- Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.
- Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others.
- Must comply with Dragonfly's policies and procedures.
- Possesses core values compatible with those of Dragonfly Pond Works (Quality Focus, Take Ownership, Growth Oriented)
Key Responsibilities
While each project is different, the crew leader's responsibilities encompass the following :
Mow, string trim, prune stormwater ponds.Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.Schedule and monitor daily workloads.Plan, coordinate, and collect equipment and materials each day.Attend and participate in crew and department general and safety meetings.Prepare timesheets and other daily paperwork as required by the company.Safe driving of company owned vehicles trucks (with or without trailers) and transporting crew members.Maintain on-site relations and communications with clients, contractors and / or subcontractors.Overnight travel within and to nearby States is required 50%-75% of the time.Safe operation and maintenance of the following equipment :
Mowers - Stand on, walk behind, Ventrac.Edgers, string trimmers and chain sawsBackpack blowers and sprayersHand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools.Benefits & Perks
Health insuranceDental insuranceReferral BonusProtective Footwear BonusVision insurance401(k) matchingLife insuranceFlexible spending accountsEmployee assistance programPaid time offHoliday payPotential Growth Path
Operations ManagerClient Service ManagerWe are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.