Tractor Operator

About the role

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: Culture of Safety – Safety is always job #1; A Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally; Employee Owned – Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality; Exceptional Customer Experience – Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services; Good Neighbors – Community Pride – Sharing our Success; Respectability – Treating Others as we want to be treated.

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

• 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

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• Preferred Qualifications: Mechanical aptitude or small engine repair experience; Familiarity with safety and environmental guidelines related to groundskeeping

Pay

$20.00-$22.00 per hour