Landscape Laborer/Equipment Operator/Irrigator

San Antonio TX

Description

You’d be responsible for as a landscape laborer: Using hand and/or power tools or equipment to perform a wide range of landscape and irrigation duties Laying sod Planting Watering Fertilizing Digging Raking Installing sprinklers Installing mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units Additionally, employees are expected to abide by all internal control & compliance practices to: Safeguard assets from theft and misuse Ensure segregation of duties to minimize fraud Comply with business ethics, applicable laws and regulation Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information Periodically reconcile physical assets to accounting records You might be a good fit if you have: 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have: The ability to use hand equipment with mechanized moving blades such as gas powered shears Experience using manual hand tools such as shovels The ability to work from elevated heights such as an 8’ A-frame ladder Ability to use a hand shovel for extended period Ability to move soil, equipment, and materials, digs holes, and plant trees, shrubs and flowers. Able to work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic Able to work near or about natural bodies of water Able to work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required) Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time 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 bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day Here’s what you’d do as a equipment operator: The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, trenchers, backhoes, loaders and other pieces of equipment. Equipment Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures. You’d be responsible for: Operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Performing daily safety and maintenance check. Cleaning heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required Ensuring heavy equipment is safely and securely stored Advising Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs Participating in routine maintenance Practicing workplace safety Maintaining inventory You might be a good fit if you have: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in equipment operating and maintenance And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have: Work in/or about situations near direct automotive traffic Work near or about natural bodies of water Work 8+ hours per day with applicable breaks x 5 days/week (some overtime/weekend work required) Ability to work in extreme conditions – temperatures may exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time 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 bend, stoop and twist continuously throughout the day Here's what you'd do as a irrigation helper: Dig and backfill trenches, clean and grade area for re-sodding. Cut and remove existing sod from areas that are to be trenched and re-install the sod in trenches that have been backfilled. Install funny pipe and funny pipe connections. Install rotors and pop up heads, level with grade. Cut PVC piping and apply primer and glue. Make alterations using appropriate PVC fittings. Assist irrigation technician in making repairs and alterations. Assist Foreman in all aspects of day to day assignments.