Mower Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for effectively and safely removing trees on utility right-of-way while operating a mower and other forestry-related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Drives mowing tractor with hand and foot controls, using weed whacker/brush cutter.
• Transports equipment to and from job locations, loading and unloading equipment onto truck/trailer.
• Installs and removes gates, fences, and barb-wire.
• Operates power saw.
• Uses a chainsaw to cut brush, logs, and stumps of larger trees.
• Rakes debris and trash.
• Gathers brush and feeds brush into a wood chipper.
• Assists senior spray person in mixing herbicide in holding tank.
• Applies chemical herbicide to the right-of-way.
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle from truck-mounted spray equipment or backpack to treat remote areas.
• Services truck, chipper, and other equipment to keep in clean, neat, and specified mechanical condition.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience operating a mower.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life, long-term/short-term disability insurance

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Schedule

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Physical Requirements

• RARE (less than 10%): sitting, crawling, climbing poles.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing ladders.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): Sense of touch, speaking clearly, climbing on/off a truck, reading, hearing – speech range, depth perception, pushing, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 50lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Walking, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, range of motion, kneeling, squatting, body twisting, gripping, seeing, reaching, color vision, lifting, carrying, lifting up to 10lbs.

Safety

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. Works around hazardous equipment. Works on unlevel ground. Works around excessive noise from machines, chainsaws, mowers, woodchippers, and weed whackers with hearing protection. Works around falling limbs with protection. Works in all temperatures and weather conditions and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer.