Sod Operator

Small to medium sized loaders and skid steers move sod and other materials for this crew. Subject to loading and unloading tractor trailers. Bush hogging with an agricultural tractor is also part of this operation. This is a mid level operating position.

Essential Functions Of The Position

• Must be able to sit or stand for multiple hours
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends and as necessary to complete assignments.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments and be exposed to heat, rain, cold, wind, and
  
  

other weather activities

• Must be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform manual labor including but not limited to raking, shoveling,
  
  

chopping, hammering etc.

• Must be able to wear required PPE as per safety manual and OSHA regulations.
  
  

The responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained and used effectively.
• Inspect all company equipment before each startup for brakes, horn, steering, fluids, back-up
  
  

alarm as well as other safety and functional items

• Operate all heavy equipment as requested including but not limited to: excavators, dozers,
  
  

loaders, brooms, trucks, skid steers, rollers etc.

• Assist with traffic control as needed
• Work in outdoor environments consisting of, but not limited to, cold, heat, dust, smoke, rain
  
  

and other extreme conditions as needed to complete work assigned

• Assist laborers with manual labor which can include, but is not limited to raking, shoveling,
  
  

hooking up pumps, installing pipe, mixing concrete, carrying materials, throwing sod,

seeding, etc.

• Ensure equipment is only operated in a safe manner
• Wear all PPE as required per safety manual and OSHA regulations.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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