Tractor Operator

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Days

Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Tractor Operator at a forward-thinking company dedicated to maintaining beautiful landscapes. This role involves operating various equipment to ensure the upkeep of grounds, including mowing, snow removal, and landscape cultivation. With a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency, you will contribute to creating inviting outdoor spaces. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. If you're passionate about outdoor work and have the skills to operate heavy machinery, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive and grow in your career.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Grounds Maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Weeding, cultivating, and maintaining landscape beds and turf areas.
• Operating tractors and mowers for grounds maintenance tasks.
• Removing snow and debris from various surfaces.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Physical Endurance

Equipment Operation

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Chainsaws

Mowers

Snow Blowers

Job description

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Tractor Operator at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Welfare Benefit ($4.75 per hour worked)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is seeking a driven and positive Tractor Operator with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees, removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavement, irrigation, erosion control, cleanup of turf areas and carts away debris, litter, and other items. Water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas when needed. Shall maintain grounds and road shoulders for the areas specified.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using small and large tools and equipment (up to and over 2000 lbs.) Items to include but not limited to mowers, lawn vacuum/blowing devices, rakes, tractors, equipment with mowing accessories, string trimmers, edgers, and other equipment (not to exceed a total weight of 25,000 lbs) as required to perform work under this functional area.
• Remove grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves, and other debris from lawns and paved areas. Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, trims, and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, roads, walls, and other borders using small walking type and/or large mowers (over 2000 lbs.).
• Assists in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
• Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers up to and over 2000 lbs., backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to the tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
• Drives and/or operates gasoline or diesel-powered tractors (not to exceed a total weight of 25,000 lbs), gang mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other equipment to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in the ground, pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment, trim, prune, repair, clean all service grounds.
• Utilize chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of Grounds Maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• Valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Union Affiliation: This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 101.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify.