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
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Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1
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A Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
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Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
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Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
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Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success
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Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Operate a tractor to mow and maintain large fields and grounds
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Perform pre-operation checks and basic maintenance (e.g., oil changes, blade sharpening, greasing)
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Identify and report any mechanical issues promptly
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Follow safety protocols and ensure equipment is used properly
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Keep daily logs of work completed and maintenance performed
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Collaborate with the team to prioritize work areas
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
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Valid driver’s license (CDL not required)
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Proven experience operating tractors and mowing equipment
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Strong knowledge of tractor controls/operation and routine tractor maintenance
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Reliable with a strong work ethic and good time management
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
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Commitment to safety for self, co-workers, and the public
Preferred Qualifications:
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Mechanical aptitude or small engine repair experience
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Familiarity with safety and environmental guidelines related to groundskeeping
Education and Experience:
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High school graduate or equivalent desired
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Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
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6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required
Physical Requirements:
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Full range of mobility in upper and lower body
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Ability to work in various positions (standing, kneeling, squatting, bending) for extended periods
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Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment
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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.
