HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE LABORER
RCI is seeking motivated individuals to join our team as Highway Landscape Laborers.
AS A HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE LABORER
You will work both individually and as part of a team to maintain landscaped and green areas along highways and roadways. This position involves working outdoors and performing a variety of landscape maintenance, litter removal, and general property maintenance duties in a roadside environment.
HIGHWAY LANDSCAPE LABORER DUTIES INCLUDE
- Walking alongside roadways while maintaining adjacent landscaped and green spaces.
- Operating hand and powered equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, blowers, grabbers, and other landscape maintenance equipment.
- Mowing, trimming, edging, and maintaining vegetation along designated areas.
- Gathering and removing litter, trash, and debris from the sides of roadways.
- Collecting, bagging, and transporting litter and debris to designated disposal areas.
- Performing general landscape maintenance and cleanup activities.
- Maintaining equipment and work areas in a safe and orderly condition.
- Following all applicable safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Working cooperatively with supervisors and other team members to complete assigned projects.
- Performing other duties and project-related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS WE LOOK FOR
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools and powered landscape equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment as needed.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
- Previous landscape or outdoor maintenance experience preferred.
- Spanish speaking candidates a plus!
COMPENSATION / BENEFITS
- Starting at $18.50/hour
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and several supplemental insurance options
- 401(k) plan with partial company match*
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays*
EXPERIENCE
- Landscape or outdoor maintenance experience preferred; 6 months preferred
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
*Eligibility requirements and waiting periods may apply.
RCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
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