Tractor Operator

Mavagi Enterprises, Inc.; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Tractor Operator to drive and attach farming and landscaping equipment at an active airport site near Warner Robins, GA. You will lead a small team, operate tractors, and perform grounds maintenance as required by the contract.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Naval Air Station Tower, training staff, and ensuring safety and cleanliness of work areas. Proficiency with English and physical capability to lift 25–50 lbs is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lead a team with one-year management experience.
• Ability to operate a tractor, Bush Hog flex-wing rotary cutter, and boom mowers.
• Ability to obtain an airfield license.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Speak clearly via radio with Naval Air Station Tower to avoid runway incursion.
• Train grounds laborers to maintain grounds per contract scope and schedules.
• Monitor and adhere to safety requirements.
• Cut/Mow lawn and edge around walks, beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply herbicides and fertilizer to support growth.
• Remove stumps, fill holes, and seed lawns.
• Remove debris and maintain grounds cleanliness.
• Cut down hazardous tree limbs and prune shrubs.
• Perform maintenance on tractors and equipment.
• Move and lift between 25-50+ lbs.
• Support mangrove management on land and in water.

Skills

Tractor operation

Team leadership

Grounds keeping

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bush Hog rotary cutter

Boom mower

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Project Manager, the Tractor Operator drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to: move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull objects embedded in-ground, or pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment. The Tractor Operator fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to the tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operations. Manage a team around an active airport and complete tasks efficiently. Performs grounds laborer duties when not operating tractor. Maintains constant monitoring of cleanliness to ensure company standards are correctly maintained while using the appropriate supplies and equipment in a responsible and efficient manner.

• Due to contract requirements, priority will be given to persons with disabilities. *****

Job Duties

• Speak in a clear, concise manner via radio transmission with Naval Air Station Tower to avoid runway incursion.
• Communicates effectively between multiple partners.
• Train grounds laborers to maintain grounds in accordance with the scope of work under contractual agreement, organizational guidelines, and rotational schedules until project completion.
• Monitors and adheres to safety requirements.
• Cut/Mow lawn using hand, power, or riding mower and trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Landscape by planting flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
• Apply herbicides to destroy unwanted vegetation and fertilizer to the ground to enhance growth.
• Remove stumps, fills holes, and apply grass seed as needed.
• Remove all landscaping debris.
• Cut down tree limbs that are posing a danger.
• Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance procedures on tractors and equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Rake, mulch, and prune the grounds as needed.
• Manage mangrove growth both on the land and in the water.
• Water plants and grass as needed and apply fertilizer.
• Walk small to large areas to identify debris or hazardous prior to operating the tractor.
• Move and lift between 25-50+ lbs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to heat, sun for extended periods of time.
• Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, and various infectious diseases.
• Exposure to wildlife.
• Possible exposure to uncomfortable noise levels and vibration of the body or extremities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to lead a team with one-year management experience.
• Ability to operate a tractor, with one-year relevant experience.
• Ability to operate a tractor, Bush Hog flex-wing rotary cutter, and boom mowers.
• Ability to obtain an airfield license.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate riding mower, weed eater, grass edger, chain saw, stump grinder, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, wood chipper, lift, pressure washer, and other basic hand and power tools.
• The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping.
• The ability to make repetitive movements.
• The ability to work in awkward postures.
• Ability to operate various pieces of large equipment in accordance with company procedures and safety regulations.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• The job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Possess excellent problem-solving skills.
• Be able to pass a background check and screening requirements as required by contract and company standards.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

About The Company

Since 2001, Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. has been providing its customers with the unique opportunity to employ a social enterprise that provides cleaning and ground management services, as well as other meaningful job opportunities. Our company aims to provide opportunities to people with disabilities in order to assist them in overcoming barriers that limit their potential. With a vision to continue to be a respected employer of people with disabilities and "vendor of choice" in the markets we serve by cultivating an exceptional service-driven company that is committed to excellence and quality. Our values are to act with integrity at all times; to know our responsibilities as leaders; to create an environment where all associates are valued and respected; and to make ethical decisions while acting responsibly, ethically, and compliantly.

Mavagi Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.