Mower Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Mower Operator to responsibly remove trees on utility right-of-way while operating a mower and related forestry equipment. This full-time, non-exempt role requires driving and on-site work in Arkansas, with potential CDL preference.

The position carries a competitive hourly pay with benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, EAP, and disability coverage. Pre-employment screening may apply, and travel to job sites is common.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of mower operation experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License required; CDL preferred.

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 feed 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.

Skills

Mower operation

Equipment maintenance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mower

Chipper

Chainsaw

Power saw

Weed whacker

Job description

Description

Mower Operator

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

Job Type

Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay

Competitive, Hourly

Benefits

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

Essential Functions & 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 feed 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Education & Experience

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

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications

• A Driver's License is required.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Must have transportation to and from the show-up location.
• Willing to travel, work, and stay out of state.

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

• 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.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Important Information for Applicants

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.