Mower Operator

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vison

Employee Assistance Program

Life, long-term/short-term disability

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Mower Operator to clear right‑of‑way vegetation with mowing tractors and related equipment. This role emphasizes safe operation and efficient removal of trees and brush on utility corridors.

The position is full‑time, hourly, with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. Candidates should have at least 6 months mowing experience and a valid driver's license. CDL preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience operating a mower.

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.
• 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.
• Applies chemical herbicide to the right-of-way.
• Utilizes hose and spray nozzle for remote areas.
• Keeps truck, chipper, and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Operate mower

Operate and service tools

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mower

Weed whacker/brush cutter

Power saw

Chainsaw

Job 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

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

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

Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8‑ or 10‑hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

• 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note

• All job offers are subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.