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Tractor Operator- Military Base

The Greenery, Inc, North Charleston, SC, United States


This position offers:

$1000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS

New hires must meet employment eligibility requirements:

- E-Verify background check

- Drug test

Bonus will be paid out upon completion of 90 days of employment with total net amount paid after taxes.

Job Summary

This role involves operating a tractor to cut and maintain large areas of land on a consistent weekday schedule. The ideal candidate is reliable, self-motivated, and has hands-on experience with tractor operation and routine tractor maintenance. This position reports directly to the Crew Leader or Production Manager

Core Values
  1. Culture of Safety - Safety is always job #1
  2. A Growing Tradition: Plants, Personally, Financially and Professionally
  3. Employee Owned - Personal Pride in Success with an Owners Mentality
  4. Exceptional Customer Experience - Delighting our Clients with our Products and Services
  5. Good Neighbors - Community Pride - Sharing our Success
  6. Respectability - Treating Others as we want to be treated

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Operate a tractor to mow and maintain large fields and grounds
  • Perform pre-operation checks and basic maintenance (e.g., oil changes, blade sharpening, greasing)
  • Identify and report any mechanical issues promptly
  • Follow safety protocols and ensure equipment is used properly
  • Keep daily logs of work completed and maintenance performed
  • Collaborate with the team to prioritize work areas

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
  • Proven experience operating tractors and mowing equipment
  • Strong knowledge of tractor controls/operation and routine tractor maintenance
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic and good time management
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
  • Commitment to safety for self, co-workers, and the public

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Mechanical aptitude or small engine repair experience
  • Familiarity with safety and environmental guidelines related to groundskeeping

Education and Experience:
  • High school graduate or equivalent desired
  • Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
  • 6 months commercial landscape experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:
  • Full range of mobility in upper and lower body
  • Ability to work in various positions (standing, kneeling, squatting, bending) for extended periods
  • Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment
  • Regularly lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday

Health & Welfare earnings $5.09 per hour up to 40 hours per week.

11 paid holidays

2 week paid vacation after 1 year

1 hour sick leave for every 30 hours worked up to 56 hours of paid sick leave

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position. Job descriptions are not intended and do not create employment contracts.

Salary Description

$20.41-25.00 per hour