At Kurtz Bros. –“WE MAKE THE GOOD EARTH BETTER.” Family owned and operated for 75 years, we pride ourselves in WASTE TO REUSE, and keeping our environment GREEN. We are looking for highly motivated, outgoing individuals to join our Kurtz family, where you are more than just an employee, you are truly a member of the family.

With nine businesses making up our family, ranging from landscape supply, construction services and stormwater management to wastewater treatment (💩)--our family services the entire United States with over 25 locations in 4 states, and more than 350 employees!

Do you care about the ENVIRONMENT?!

Do you like to be OUTSIDE?!

Do you like to have FUN?!

Do you want a full-time CAREER path or just a SUMMER JOB?!

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THESE, COME JOIN OUR TEAM AT KURTZ BROS!

At Kurtz Bros, Inc. we produce the finest topsoil, mulch, and compost for beautiful yards and gardens. For over 75 years, we’ve been committed to customer satisfaction, quality and making the good earth better at our nine locations throughout Northeast Ohio. (Avon, Akron, Hudson, Garfield Heights, Independence, North Canton, Strongsville, Valley View & Willowick)

Our season starts in the Spring and runs through the Summer, and we can offer flexible schedules to all employees! Our teams have fun whether they are participating in our monthly contests or enjoying free food during our employee/customer appreciation events.

We offer a variety of positions for all different skillsets – Customer Service Reps, Yard Associates, Heavy Equipment Operators, Dump Truck Drivers (no CDL required!).

Seasonal employees are eligible for some benefits, 401k and employee discounts! (*waiting period applies).

For each season an employee returns, they are eligible for:

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Up to $1,000 Return Bonus

Some positions may turn in to full time, year round positions. Come GROW with our company—we offer careers with room to expand—from Foremen to Managers, and BEYOND. We are looking for a seasonal full-time truck driver to join our team! Drivers must be able to work OT and weekends during our busy season. GREAT JOB FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, RETIREES or anyone looking for a SUMMER JOB!

Responsibilities

Safely transport materials driving a single axle truck to retail customers and construction/landscape sites

Provide a positive experience for the customer by being helpful, courteous, and professional

Inspect material when loading to be sure it is suitable for delivery

Perform truck inspections daily. Complete pre and post trip inspections, and maintain drivers logs

Obtain customer waiver if applicable before entering the property

Answer any questions customers may have regarding product application or use

When not driving; work in the yard, clean the store, service customers

Incumbent will be required to drive, sit, stand, lift, kneel, bend, type, use personal computer, telephone, and two way radio

Local travel to other KB sites, retail customers, and construction sites will be required on a frequent basis

Exposure to loud noises, hot/cold temperatures, dust, and other environmental factors

Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Must be 18 years old with a valid driver license and excellent driving record

Basic computing knowledge

Friendly, positive, and willing to be of service to others

Able to quickly develop a working knowledge of Kurtz Bros., Inc. processes and products

Good communication and listening skills

Drive in compliance with all state and federal laws

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Drive an enclosed truck on a daily basis.

Work outdoors while loading and unloading goods. Work indoors while driving or filling out paperwork. Indoor temperatures may not be controlled.

Are often exposed to contaminants, such as diesel fuel or exhaust.

Wear protective or safety attire on a weekly basis.

Sometimes are exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures while working outside.

May have to get into cramped positions to reach work spaces, such as the back of a truck.

Sometimes exposed to hazardous situations that might produce minor cuts or scrapes.

Occasionally exposed to bright or dim lighting conditions.

Occasionally exposed to whole body vibration when driving a truck.

May deal with sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.

Work close to others, especially when unloading trucks.

The employee may lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.

TAKE ROOT WITH THE KURTZ FAMILY & APPLY TODAY.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status.

Kurtz Bros is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 216-986-7000. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.#sh23