Mower Operator - NTS

Utilities Service, LLC; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Mower Operator in Owensboro, KY to perform grounds maintenance duties. The role is full-time, non-exempt and paid hourly. You will operate mowing tractors and weed whackers, load equipment, and maintain clean, safe equipment.

Candidates must be at least 18, able to drive company vehicles, and capable of entering/exiting vehicles throughout the day. A high school diploma is preferred; CDL is a plus; pre-employment screenings may apply.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives mowing tractor with hand and foot controls and use weed whacker on brush cutter.
• Uses gas powered push mower.
• Rakes debris and trash.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto truck and trailer.
• Services equipment to keep in clean, neat and specified mechanical condition.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Attention to safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Previous experience a plus

Tools

CDL preferred

Job description

Description

Job Title: Mower Operator

Job Type :Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay :Competitive, Hourly

Benefits:

• Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Drives mowing tractor with hand and foot controls and use weed whacker on brush cutter.
• Uses gas powered push mower.
• Rakes debris and trash.
• Loads and unloads equipment onto truck and trailer.
• Services equipment to keep in clean, neat and specified mechanical condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Entry-level position, no experience required.
• Previous experience a plus.

Pre-Screen

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

License & Certifications:

• Driver license required.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have own transportation to and from the show up location.

Physical Requirements:

• RARE (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.
• OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• FREQUENT (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.
• CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception.

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.

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.