Job Description
Position Requirement: As this position supports a military installation, all candidates must be able to successfully complete an extensive background screening and badging process as a condition of employment.
Job Summary This role involves operating a tractor to cut and maintain large areas of land on a consistent weekday schedule. The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, and has hands-on experience with tractor operation and routine tractor maintenance.
This position reports directly to the Crew Leader or Production Manager
Core Values - Culture of Safety - Safety is always job #1
- A Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
- Employee Owned - Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
- Exceptional Customer Experience - Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
- Good Neighbors - Community Pride - Sharing our Success
- Respectability - Treating Others as we want to be treated
Duties/Responsibilities: - Operate a tractor to mow and maintain large fields and grounds
- Perform pre-operation checks and basic maintenance (e.g., oil changes, blade sharpening, greasing)
- Identify and report any mechanical issues promptly
- Follow safety protocols and ensure equipment is used properly
- Keep daily logs of work completed and maintenance performed
- Collaborate with the team to prioritize work areas
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities: - Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
- Proven experience operating tractors and mowing equipment
- Strong knowledge of tractor controls/operation and routine tractor maintenance
- Reliable with a strong work ethic and good time management
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
- Commitment to safety for self, co-workers, and the public
Preferred Qualifications: - Mechanical aptitude or small engine repair experience
- Familiarity with safety and environmental guidelines related to groundskeeping
Education and Experience: - High school graduate or equivalent desired
- Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
- 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements: - Full range of mobility in upper and lower body
- Ability to work in various positions (standing, kneeling, squatting, bending) for extended periods
- Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment
- Regularly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts. Salary Description
$20.00-$22.00 per hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekday work