Employment Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
About Us:
Seattle Tree Care is a locally owned, family-operated company dedicated to preserving the vitality of Seattle’s urban forest. We provide expert tree care services across the region, and during the summer months, we expand our work to include seasonal watering to support the health of young and vulnerable trees.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated
Seasonal Watering Route Driver
to join our team immediately. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving a water truck along a designated route to water trees across Seattle and surrounding areas. This is an independent position requiring strong time management skills, attention to detail, and comfort operating large vehicles with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate a manual transmission water truck safely and efficiently
Follow a scheduled watering route, ensuring timely and adequate tree hydration
Accurately track watering completion and report any issues encountered on the route
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Represent Seattle Tree Care professionally in the community
Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Proficiency driving manual transmission vehicles
Comfortable operating an approximately 900G water truck (training provided)
Familiarity with Seattle neighborhoods and traffic patterns
Highly dependable, punctual, and capable of working with minimal oversight
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Available for immediate start
Physically able to handle outdoor work in all summer conditions (lifting hoses, climbing in/out of the truck, etc.)
Preferred but Not Required:
Experience in landscaping, tree care, or similar fieldwork
Schedule:
Schedule is M-F daytime hours. Ideal for individuals seeking summer seasonal work with consistent hours.
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief note of interest to https://seattletreecare.bamboohr.com/careers/112?source=aWQ9Mjc%3D. We’re reviewing applications as they come in and looking to fill the position immediately.