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Crew Leader jobs with green card sponsorship are filed under EB-3 for skilled workers or EB-2 for candidates with advanced credentials in construction, landscaping, or operations management. Employers initiate PERM labor certification with the DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition, putting you on the path to permanent residency.
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Location: Ladson, SC, United States
Date Posted: Jul 30, 2026
Req number: JR15664
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Pay Range:
Description
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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.
- 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.
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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Document your supervisory scope precisely
PERM job descriptions must match your actual duties. Gather written records showing crew size, safety oversight, and equipment authority now, so your employer's attorney can draft a job description that survives DOL audit without amendments.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
Contractors and facilities operators enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for federal compliance work, which signals readiness to navigate PERM sponsorship. Search by government contract history in your trade to narrow your list to realistic sponsors.
Use OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer
Your offered wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and worksite county. Pulling the OFLC Wage Search result yourself lets you flag any shortfall before PERM is filed, not after a denial.
Search Migrate Mate for active green card sponsors
Find Crew Leader roles at employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history using Migrate Mate. Filtering by sponsorship type saves you from outreach to companies that have never run a PERM case in your trade.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path with your employer
EB-3 is the default for most Crew Leader filings, but if you hold a bachelor's degree in construction management or a related field, push for EB-2 classification. The priority date queue difference can be significant depending on your country of birth.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you can file the I-485 adjustment of status at the same time. Confirm with USCIS's monthly Visa Bulletin whether your category and country are current before your case is submitted.
Green Card Crew Leader: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Crew Leader role qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Crew Leader positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, provided the role requires at least two years of training or experience. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf before you can adjust status.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for a Crew Leader?
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone can take six months to over a year before the I-140 is even filed. For workers from high-demand countries, priority date backlogs in EB-3 can also add significant wait time after I-140 approval.
What wage documentation does my employer need for PERM?
Your employer must obtain a Prevailing Wage Determination from the DOL before advertising the position. The offered wage in the job posting must equal or exceed that determination. Wages below the prevailing rate are a leading cause of PERM denial, so reviewing the OFLC Wage Search result for your specific SOC code and county before the posting goes live prevents costly refiling.
How do I find Crew Leader employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Most job postings don't disclose whether an employer has ever sponsored a PERM case. Migrate Mate filters Crew Leader openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already run the PERM process in your trade rather than starting that conversation from scratch.
Can I change Crew Leader jobs after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending. Crew Leader roles in the same trade or supervisory level generally qualify as same or similar, but you should confirm the SOC code alignment with your new employer before making the move.