What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Tractor Operator 7:00 am position at Melwood?
This position is located in Greenbelt, Maryland
The hourly rate is $21.50
The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a standard workweek should it be necessary.
Mower Tractor Operator
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and employer-paid contribution to health care coverage.
This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, performs those mowing and tractor tasks necessary to meet contract specifications.
Key Responsibilities
None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent is supervised by the Project Manager.
Physical Qualifications
The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 50% of the work time and sit 50%. These requirements are necessary to operate tractors and vehicles and to perform grounds tasks, including pruning, weeding, and mulching; must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment, maintain repairs of tractors and performs grounds tasks, including planting and cutting trees. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and must be able to communicate with other workers/supervisors; must possess good vision and be able to differentiate colors. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature/weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
Qualifications
One to two years tractor experience, preferably grounds-related. Prior experience with individuals with disabilities and/or some supervisory experience desired. One or two years’ general landscape experience with some familiarity with pesticides is desirable. Must have a clean driving record.
The hourly rate is $21.50
The core working hours are 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
This is a non-exempt position. Employees are eligible for overtime pay for any hours worked over 40 hours in a standard workweek should it be necessary.
Mower Tractor Operator
This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and employer-paid contribution to health care coverage.
This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Project Manager, performs those mowing and tractor tasks necessary to meet contract specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Uses full-size tractors, including front-end loader, riding mowers, and broadcast spreaders.
- 2. Using a tractor-mounted skid steer spreader, applies lime, fertilizer, grass seed, herbicides, and pesticides.
- 3. Performs large-scale mowing of the assigned work areas.
- 4. Reports any abnormalities in trees, shrubs, and grass.
- 5. Performs basic maintenance and cleaning of all tractors and attachments.
- 6. Reports any repairs/maintenance needed for tractors.
- 7. Plows snow as needed.
- 8. Follows all safety procedures.
- 9. Maintains lawn in conformance to the specifications of the contract.
- 10. Performs other landscape-related tasks as needed.
- Essential Functions
None.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The incumbent is supervised by the Project Manager.
Physical Qualifications
The incumbent must be able to stand/walk 50% of the work time and sit 50%. These requirements are necessary to operate tractors and vehicles and to perform grounds tasks, including pruning, weeding, and mulching; must be able to lift/carry/push/pull 100 pounds, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and handle, in order to load and unload materials and equipment, maintain repairs of tractors and performs grounds tasks, including planting and cutting trees. He/she must be alert to safety hazards and must be able to communicate with other workers/supervisors; must possess good vision and be able to differentiate colors. Mainly work outside. Working conditions are subject to extreme temperature/weather conditions, dust, dirt, fumes, or flying objects (grass).
Qualifications
One to two years tractor experience, preferably grounds-related. Prior experience with individuals with disabilities and/or some supervisory experience desired. One or two years’ general landscape experience with some familiarity with pesticides is desirable. Must have a clean driving record.
Salary : $22
