What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscaper position at DeAngelo Contracting Services?
DCS is a family owned and operated business with treating all employees like family at the core of our values. Our employees provide innovative, safe, and high-quality infrastructure/maintenance contracting services to State DOTs, railroads, and other commercial/residential customers across the entire United States. Employees receive generous compensation packages, employee engagement events & career development programs, just to name a few of the perks of being part of the DCS family!
To provide quality service, we need top-of-the-line employees. That is why we offer great compensation, awesome benefits, and a work environment worth bragging about!
DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB? DO YOU HAVE A LOVE OF THE OUTDOORS? DO YOU WANT TO BECOME ONE WITH NATURE? DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR A COMPANY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL PART OF THE FAMILY FROM DAY ONE? DO YOU WANT TO BE PART OF A TEAM OF GREAT COWORKERS WITH MANAGERS THAT CARE AND WANT YOU TO THRIVE WITHIN THE COMPANY ALL WHILE PROMOTING A HAPPY-GO-LUCKY ATMOSPHERE? THEN LOOK NO FURTHER!
DCS (DeAngelo Contracting Services) is seeking a highly motivated Landscaper that will be responsible for assigned vegetation maintenance duties alongside roadways and interchanges. This person will be working independently outside maintaining landscaped areas. This may include mowing, edging, trimming trees, the removal of debris, and/or the planting of trees, bushes, or plants.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Demonstrate a positive safety culture by performing responsibilities in full compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
- Ensures all vehicles, trailers and equipment are in working order and thoroughly inspected and maintained.
- Care and maintenance of all plantings at interchanges, flowers, bushes, and trees including replants when needed.
- Works with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment.
- Uses: tractors, zero-turns, mules, edgers, weed eaters, blowers, hand tools, power tools and/or other equipment to perform landscape duties.
- Always uses proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
- Completes a pre-trip inspection report on company vehicle if driving.
- Displays friendly, helpful, and pleasant demeanor with coworkers, customers, and travelling public.
- Follows safety procedures, policies, and guidelines of FDOT.
- Reports on any necessary permanent roadway repairs.
- Perform all duties in line with Company policies and procedures as amended from time to time.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION:
- HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT IS REQUIRED.
EXPERIENCE:
- MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
- MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF LANDSCAPING EXPERIENCE.
- 2-4 years of related landscaping, infrastructure maintenance, and related equipment experience is preferred.
- At least 1 year of Supervisory experience is preferred.
- MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF CLEAN DRIVING.
- MUST HAVE YOUR OWN RELIABLE TRANSPORTAION.
- MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY GUIDELINES.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ALONG BUSY HIGHWAYS AND AROUND MEDIANS BESIDE FAST-MOVING TRAFFIC.
- MUST BE ABLE TO CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS TO MANAGERS.
- MUST BE SELF-MOTIVATED AND HAVE A HIGH ATTENTION TO DETAIL.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND BE TRUSTWORTHY.
- MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPANY DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY.
- First Aid and CPR Certified preferred.
Additional Information
KEY COMPENTENCIES:
- ATTENTION TO DETAIL
- RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
- STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- ABILILTY TO MULTI-TASK
- INDEPENDENT WORKER
DeAngelo Contracting Services offers competitive benefit packages to all employees. This includes but is not limited to, company sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance policies, per diem for time spent away from home, Paid time off, paid holidays and significant amounts of career development opportunities just to name a few!
Come be a part of the DeAngelo family, today!
DCS is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all hiring and employment regulations. In the event an ADA accommodation is needed, DCS is happy to help all employees achieve gainful employment in an atmosphere where they are appreciated and respected. DCS offers subcontracting services to government agencies as such, candidates may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as criminal background checks, pre-employment, post-accident & reasonable impairment drug screenings, motor vehicle record checks, etc. as such, DCS complies with all federal and state regulatory guidelines including the FCRA.
