Join Ivy Terra team

  • Listed : 04/14/2021
  • Region : Houston, TX USA
  • Regional Office : Houston, TX USA
  • Apply Now : Please send resume or portfolio and a short cover letter to careers@ivy-terra.com

Equipment Operator

Ivy Terra Lawn and Landscape

Houston, TX USA, Full Time

Compensation: $15.00 Hourly

  • Lawn Care/Turf Management

Ivy Terra Landscape Development

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We are looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team.

Here is what you would do:

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 would be responsible for:

  • Operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner 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 3-5 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 is what to know about working here:

At ivy Terra LLC, we are a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we are a national landscape design, install, and maintenance company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.

If you are looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there is no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you will also have benefits and perks like:

Job Type:

Competitive Salary

Paid time off

Think you've found your crew?

Additional Application Instructions

Please send resume or portfolio and a short cover letter to careers@ivy-terra.com

Ivy Terra LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are considered based on skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, age, creed, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military background, disability, or any other legally protected status. All employment related decisions are made in accord with this policy.

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