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Lawn Applicator - Turf Route Technician

Omaha, NEOnsiteFull Time$50,000–$60,000 /yrPosted 26 days ago

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Required skills

  • High School Diploma
  • GED
  • Valid Driver's License
  • pesticide applicator license
  • lift 50 pounds
  • drug screen
  • background check
  • MVR check
  • DOT physical

Nice to have

  • Bachelor or Associates degree
  • agronomy
  • turfgrass
  • agricultural sciences
  • sales proposals

Role summary

Ryan Lawn & Tree is seeking a Turf Route Manager to perform lawn care services including fertilization, weed control, and disease control for residential and commercial customers. The role involves managing a route of 400-500 clients, providing exceptional customer service, and creating proposals for new business. A High School Diploma or GED is required, along with a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain pesticide applicator and DOT certifications. Preferred candidates have 3+ years of experience in the green or agricultural industry and a degree in a related science. This is a full-time, onsite position with a salary of $50,000 - $60,000 plus bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including ESOP.

Description

Ryan Lawn & Tree is one of the most respected names in lawn and tree care — a $100M+ company with room to grow across four states: Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. We're on a mission to raise the bar for our industry, and that starts with hiring great people, treating them right, and giving them the chance to grow with us.

As a Turf Route Manager, you will perform turfgrass applications, fertilization, disease control, and other lawn care services.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain a route of 400-500 residential and commercial lawn care customers
  • Perform weed control, fertilization, and other turf treatments
  • Provide exceptional customer service and account management
  • Handle turf bid requests and create proposals for potential clients
  • Efficiently manage daily routes to ensure timely and quality service
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure comprehensive lawn care solutions

What we look for in a RYAN Turf Route Manager:

  • Self-motivated
  • Career-focused and driven
  • Thrives in a structured environment and is detail-oriented
  • Enjoys building relationships with customers, employees and industry partners

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in green or agricultural industry preferred
  • High School Diploma or GED required (Bachelor or Associates degree in agronomy, turfgrass or agricultural sciences is a plus)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to obtain DOT certification
  • Ability to obtain and maintain state issued pesticide applicator license, turfgrass within 3 months
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

** SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the operation of vehicles and equipment. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background check, MVR check, and DOT physical (where applicable) before starting employment. Candidates must meet all screening requirements as a condition of employment.

Why work at Ryan?

In addition to being a non-smoking, EEOC-compliant company with real advancement opportunities, we offer:

  • Full-time, year-round employment with starting compensation of $50,000 - $60,000 depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities
  • Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Uniforms provided
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 floating personal holiday
  • 17 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days
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