Crew Leader Jobs in California
Crew Leader jobs in California are concentrated in agriculture, landscaping, construction, and facilities maintenance, with demand at every level from entry-level field supervisor to multi-crew operations manager. Los Angeles, Fresno, and Sacramento account for a large share of openings, driven by major employers such as Brightview Landscape Services, Granite Construction, and Taylor Farms. The most in-demand specialties are agricultural crew supervision in the Central Valley, commercial landscaping across Southern California, and construction site leadership tied to ongoing infrastructure projects statewide. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Anaheim, CA, United States
Date Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Req number: JR15882
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
$20-$24
Description
The Best Teams are Created and Maintained Here.
Job Summary
- The Crew Leader Driver executes site-level tasks on BrightView’s client sites. This position directs the work of 2-5 other team members and ensures assigned tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to the quality standards set by BrightView and BrightView’s clients. The Crew Leader Driver oversees crews working in varying service lines, including basic maintenance, landscape installation, and supportive services like irrigation, seasonal color management, and chemical applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare landscape trucks for daily operations, including loading and securing equipment (e.g., gas cans, mowers, trailers) and safely operating vehicles in compliance with traffic laws.
- Deliver services as specified on client sites while maintaining schedules and meeting service expectations.
- Identify and escalate customer problems or concerns to the Operations Manager
- Communicate regularly with Operations Manager to ensure client needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded
- Assist in resolving issues with customer service when needed
- Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies
- Oversee day-to-day site operations, delegate work to crew team members, and coordinate service execution with Operations Manager.
- Provide feedback on crew performance and assist in developing and training team members
- Monitor and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring it is in safe working order
- Accurately capture and turn in crew time logs through electronic time capture (ETC)
- Log equipment usage and maintenance cycles
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Perform maintenance on equipment, including:
- Unloading equipment from BrightView trucks/trailers
- Wash equipment and truck
- Change equipment blades, oil, and air filters.
- Grease machines
- Conduct EDVIR (Electronic Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) on assigned vehicles.
- Participate in branch meetings as directed
- Continuously look for more efficient ways to perform work
Education and Experience:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers.
- BrightView Equipment certifications
- Experience in a landscape-related field
- Demonstrated leadership among the team and with peers
Physical Demands/Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years old (21 if operating company provided vehicles)
- Possess strong stamina and have the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
- Able to safely operate landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers, blowers, edgers).
- Able to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, stand, walk continuously throughout the day and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
- Able to perform manual labor using a variety of hand tools (e.g. shovels, rakes)
- You are able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, head protection)
- Landscapers who will be operating a BrightView fleet vehicle are required to have a valid driver’s license and meet company standards as it relates motor vehicle performance identified on a state issued motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays if needed.
- Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. (mulch, fertilizer, etc.)
- Ability to load/unload burlaps with plant cuttings onto trailer (up to 50 lbs.)
- Ability to maintain, in your possession at all times, required medications to address any known allergic reactions should they occur.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors/indoors in moderate to extreme weather conditions (e.g., temperatures more than 100°F, temperatures below 32°F, various levels of humidity)
- Ability to work in direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- Work outdoors near automotive traffic, bodies of water, fumes, dust, mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
- Ability to work in environments where extended periods of loud noise are present.
- Ability to work in environments where exposure to allergens such as pollen and rag weed, insects such as bees and spiders and reptiles such as lizards and snakes.
BrightView Landscapes, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time.
Compensation Pay Range:
$20-$24
BrightView offers a suite or health, wellness, and financial benefits to full-time team members. Benefits offerings for full-time team members include medical, dental, and vision insurance, ancillary and voluntary products, a 401k savings plan with employer contributions, and 6 to 9 company paid holidays per year. Employees may also be eligible to receive paid time off for vacation and/or sick leave, tuition reimbursement, and/or potential variable pay opportunities based on position and performance. A detailed benefits package will be provided during the interview process.
It’s Not Just a Team. It’s One BrightView.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in crew leader jobs across California.
- Valid California driver's license with a clean record required by most employers
- Two or more years of field experience in landscaping, agriculture, or construction
- Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a team of four or more workers
- Bilingual English and Spanish communication skills strongly preferred in California
- Familiarity with California labor laws, OSHA regulations, and safe work practices
- Ability to use scheduling, timekeeping, or field reporting software on mobile devices
Crew Leader Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a crew leader in California?
Most crew leader roles in California do not require a state-issued license, but industry-specific credentials strengthen candidacy significantly. Employers in landscaping commonly look for a California Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, while construction roles value OSHA 30 certification. Agriculture employers across the Central Valley typically require food safety training under California's Supervisory Training Program. A high school diploma or GED combined with several years of hands-on fieldwork is the standard path into the role.
Which companies hire crew leaders in California?
Companies currently hiring crew leaders in California include Brightview, Bartlett Tree Experts, and Dunkin', per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's scale in agriculture, construction, and commercial landscaping means that large regional contractors and corporate farming operations account for a steady share of postings throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most crew leader jobs?
Sacramento, Livermore, and Marin County consistently lead California for crew leader openings. Los Angeles drives demand through its large commercial landscaping and facilities maintenance sectors, Fresno anchors the Central Valley's agricultural workforce, and Sacramento reflects the region's active construction and government-contracted infrastructure projects, each pulling from a distinct local employer base.
Are there remote crew leader jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Crew leader work is inherently hands-on, requiring on-site supervision of field teams, so most California openings are fully in-person. About 0% of crew leader openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to involve administrative coordination, scheduling, or reporting functions attached to a crew leader role at larger organizations.
How can I get hired as a crew leader in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a crew member or field worker role at a large California employer and moving into a lead position after demonstrating reliability and basic supervisory ability. Companies like Brightview and large Central Valley agricultural operations regularly promote from within. Completing an OSHA 10 course, obtaining a forklift certification, or earning a food safety handler card from a California-approved provider gives candidates a concrete edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to crew leader jobs in California?
You can find and apply to crew leader jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across agriculture, landscaping, construction, and facilities sectors. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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