Tractor Operator

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

• 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

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

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.