TITLE: Crew Lead
COMPANY: Interstate Business Solutions, LLC (www.cleanerhighways.com)
LOCATION: Manatee County, FL
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full-Time
TRAVEL (Overnight): No
SCHEDULE: 18 day cycle and other contract work throughout the month
COMPENSATION: $19.00
DESCRIPTION
Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, experience homelessness and/or substance abuse. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field.
The Crew Member is responsible for supporting ground maintenance and litter abatement operations, including litter collection, edging, and trimming along highways, rights-of-way, and public spaces. This role plays a vital part in ensuring our roadways are clean, safe, and maintained to meet contractual and safety standards.
JOB DUTIES
·Operate riding mowers, compact tractors, and off-road utility vehicles to transport personnel and equipment
- Supervise, direct, and support crew members in daily operations
- Plan and coordinate daily work activities to meet production goals and contract requirements
- Conduct pre-shift safety meetings and enforce safety protocols, PPE use, and traffic control procedures
- Monitor crew productivity, performance, and quality of work
- Train new crew members and provide ongoing coaching and guidance
- Communicate with management regarding progress, issues, and resource needs
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards
- Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues in the field
- Manage job site setup, including signage and traffic control where required
- Operate riding mowers, compact tractors, and off-road utility vehicles to transport personnel and equipment
- Operate company trucks and trailers to safely transport crew and equipment to job sites
- Perform edging, trimming, and sweeping to maintain clean and safe environments
- Use handheld and powered equipment, including stick edgers, string trimmers, backpack blowers, and other tools
- Conduct daily equipment inspections and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Safely load and unload equipment from trailers
- Follow all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and traffic control procedures
- Identify and report hazards such as debris, sharp objects, needles, or unsafe conditions
- Work collaboratively with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently
- Complete daily work reports and submit operational data via mobile device or paper logs
- Travel to assist with edging and sweeping operations on other company contracts as needed
- Perform additional duties and contracts as assigned
Qualifications
- Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or maintenance.
- Knowledge of safe use and care of hand tools and small power equipment.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Bilingual – English and Spanish preferred
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job cooperating with others, offering help to others when needed, and considering large organizational goals rather than individual concerns.
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Preferred skills
Ability to work independently, critical thinking, detail oriented, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to use a mobile device or computer.
Physical demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to regularly stand, walk, reach, handle equipment, and climb into/out of large pieces of equipment. They will frequently be required to stoop kneel, crouch, and lift up to fifty pounds. Must have the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. Must be able to walk over rough, uneven, or steep terrain. Special vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and will frequently be exposed to moving traffic and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment will be loud. Requires work along roadways, right-of-way, and parking areas for extended periods and in all types of weather.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
BENEFITS
- Matching 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
SUMMARY
As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
