Commission Backhoe Loader Operator Jobs in Reno, NV

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Primary Job Purpose & Key Business Needs:
Moana Nursery will start servicing landscape contractors and other construction professionals at our Minden Farm starting in Spring of 2026. We are looking for team members to operate this re-wholesale outlet in conjunction with our contractor services team in Reno and our growing team in Minden. Improve your landscaping horticultural knowledge and develop equipment operating skills!
Your Future Role:
As a Contractor Services teammate at our Minden Farm location, you will be providing service to contractor customers on site, loading material, using point-of-sale to complete transactions, participating in the unloading and receiving shipments, providing feedback on product selection, helping to open and close the business each day, operating machinery, and maintaining/securing the property among other things. Together with our retail and growing teams our objective is to grow this business segment by ensuring we maintain quality plant material, replicate our existing customer service processes and develop a proactive sales strategy to add new customers. This position will report to the Contractor Services Manager of Heybourne Road in Minden.
To succeed in this role, a candidate will be punctual and reliable. They must be able to operate the machinery onsite and do so with the utmost safety and care for the equipment. An ideal candidate will also be eager to assist our contractor customers in a pleasant manner, learn our point-of-sale program, unload the material, and proactively identify tasks around the property in order to maintain a clean, organized, safe, and presentable material yard.
The ability to speak in Spanish is highly desired but is not required for this role. Some experience with landscape plants and the willingness to learn more is important.
Requirements
Your Specific Job Responsibilities:

• Upholds Moana Nursery's strict safety policies
• Shows up on time ready to work
• Helps ensure that the operational hours of the business can be achieved
• Communicates regularly with the Contractor Services manager and other teammates on property
• Has good inventory accuracy practices and helps keep product in good health by maintaining our irrigation systems
• Completes thorough and accurate pre-trip safety checks on equipment
• Communicates regularly with the Contractor Services manager and/or fleet manager to ensure Preventative Maintenance is completed regularly
• Answers customer questions about our products and services
• Promptly responds to customer needs, requests for service or assistance
• Helps document customer requests for material
• Takes orders over the phone, in person and through email and inputs data into system
• Assists in customer pick-ups and deliveries
• Helps ensure that marketing, directional, and safety signage is in place and up to date
• Carefully loads product into vehicles and unloads them safely for our customers
• Lifts and moves heavy objects such as trees, bags of soil
• Has the ability and willingness to interact with and provide exceptional customer service to our customers

Physical Requirements & Activity:

• Applicant must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Applicant must be able to work outdoors for an extended period of time as needed
• Applicant must be able to learn and operate our point-of-sale program

Expertise & Experience Requirements:

• Proficient in basic level computer skills
• Organized and detailed
• Landscaping horticulture experience
• Equipment operating experience, or, we can train you on this valuable skill! (small tractor/backhoe, UTV, skid steer, forklift, etc.)
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Have Skills or Experiences:

• Retail experience
• Spanish speaking
• Experience with EPICOR Eagle
• Works well under pressure and is able to prioritize and multi-task
• Experience working a Point-of-Sale system

Your Future Work Schedule:
Our Minden location will be open 5 days a week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, during the spring season we'll be open on Saturdays for half a day. We are looking for teammates that can work during the week and potentially on Saturdays, totaling at least 40 hours. We may require occasional flexibility depending on business needs. Please make sure you list your availability on the application. Your Future Salary & Benefits: The starting rate for this position is $18 per hour and increases based on experience, expertise and responsibilities. Other benefits for this role include:

• Health Insurance (must meet minimum hours worked)
• 401K with matching payment from company
• Dental Insurance (must meet minimum hours worked)
• Vision Insurance (must meet minimum hours worked)
• Store Discount
• Training & Educational Opportunities
• Career Advancement

The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate shows up on time everyday ready to work. Loves being outside, being active and working with other people. Pays attention to details, risk averse and safety conscious. This individual understands what it takes to be safe and doesn't take shortcuts while doing so. The ideal candidate wants to be part of a team that succeeds together while they grow individually. Is open and willing to learn and do more.
If you are looking for a career and not just a job this position might be right for you. There is plenty of opportunity to grow your career at Moana Nursery and this position is a great way to show us what you are about.
About Moana Nursery:
Moana Nursery is a vertically integrated, family-owned company specializing in growing, selling, installing and maintaining top quality, High Desert products and services that beautify and enhance our communities. Established in 1967, we are northern Nevada's premier garden center nurseries and landscape services supported by Oregon's best "Hardy Plant" wholesale nursery.
We are recognized both regionally and nationally as an industry leader, community member and a consumer favorite. We are committed to continued education and community involvement. If you want a career not a job and want to grow as a person, we might be the right fit for you.
The Application Process: Apply online. We'll review quickly and get back to you via email or text. If it looks like you are a good fit for this position or any other open position we'll set up an in-person interview quickly. We intend to hire fast, as soon as you are ready!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin age, marital status or the presence of non-job-related medical condition or handicap. In addition, Moana Nursery will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.
Salary Description
Starting at $18 per hour