Mower Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Mower Operator to safely remove trees on utility right-of-way and operate mower and forestry equipment. This full-time, non-exempt role requires driving, equipment handling, and herbicide application duties in outdoor environments.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 6 months of mower experience. A valid Driver's License is required; CDL is preferred. Pre-employment checks may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 6 months of mower operation experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and 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 and 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 and applies chemical herbicide to the right-of-way.

Skills

Mower operation

Equipment operation

Driver's License

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

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.