Tractor Operator- Military Base
Description


 This position offers:

$500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS

New hires must meet employment eligibility requirements:

- E-Verify background check

- Drug test

Bonus will be paid out upon completion of 90 days of employment with total net amount paid after taxes.



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

  1. Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
  2. A Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
  3. Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
  4. Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
  5. Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
  6. 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


 Health & Welfare earnings $5.09 per hour up to 40 hours per week.

11 paid holidays

2 week paid vacation after 1 year

1 hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 56 hours of paid sick leave


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.