Position: Senior Landscape Equipment Operator
Objective: The objective of this position is to efficiently and safely operate medium and heavy-duty landscape and irrigation equipment. This position is responsible for leading soil amendment and ground stabilization operations on commercial projects. In addition, this role ensures proper application of hydroseeding, drill seeding, and erosion control methods while operating medium and heavy equipment.
Pay: $27-$35/hour
Reports To: Commercial Landscape Superintendent
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Job Description:
The senior equipment operator is responsible for performing a variety of seeding and erosion control services, including hydroseeding, drill seeding, and straw installation. This includes operating heavy equipment, working outdoors in varying conditions, and contributing to efficient, high-quality project completion.
Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
· Ability to manage a small team of equipment operators
· Execute soil cultivation including amendment, tilling and rough grading
· Perform hydroseeding operations, including mixing, loading, and applying seed, mulch, fertilizer, and additives
· Conduct drill seeding for large-scale landscape and reclamation projects
· Install erosion control measures such as straw crimping, matting, and other stabilization techniques
· Operate heavy equipment such as hydroseeders, tractors, skid steers, and straw blowers
· Load and transport materials, equipment, and supplies to job sites
· Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation
· Follow project specifications, safety protocols, and environmental regulations
· Work collaboratively with crew members and supervisors to complete jobs on schedule
· Perform general labor duties as needed, including site preparation and cleanup
· Following company and safety dress code
· Ability to work in all weather conditions
Job Qualifications
Experience & Education
· Previous experience in landscaping, seeding, erosion control, or similar field preferred
· Experience operating heavy equipment (skid steer, tractor, etc.) required
· Knowledge of hydroseeding and drill seeding processes is a plus
· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
· Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
· Valid driver’s license (Class A CDL is Required)
· Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills
· Willingness to learn
· Excellent attendance punctuality, dependability, and reliability
· Pleasant and courteous attitude
· Ability to work independently and make independent judgements which impact the company and customers
· Sound critical thinking and problem solving skills; ability to solve standard problems and seek guidance on complex problems
Working Environment
The work environment is a standard construction environment. If feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hot, humid or wet outdoor weather conditions.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, hear, and lift. The employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle or operate objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. and be able to push, pull and/or move up to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits:
Bath, Inc. offers all employees PTO. Bath, Inc. also offers benefit eligible employees health insurance, dental insurance, accident insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life insurance. Employees become benefit eligible the month following the first month they work 130+ hours, and then they must maintain 130+ hours each subsequent month to maintain eligibility. Bath employees who have 6 months of service and completed 1,000 hours are eligible to sign up for our 401K. There is an employer match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of pay you defer to the plan.
Information for Applying:
This job shall remain open until July 15th, 2026. Applicants may apply online through Indeed, by going to our website (www.bathlandscapedesign.com), or may apply in-person at 2000 East Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO, 80525.
Job description Function and Intent:
Job descriptions assist companies in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. The job functions and duties on the job description are not all-inclusive and additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contacts. The company maintains its at-will employer status.
Pay: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
