Tractor Operator

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

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

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.