Tractor Operator-Landscaping-. Bragg, NC

Overview

This position pays $18.22 per hour plus $4.93 for Health and Welfare (H&W).

Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities. As a qualified nonprofit agency operating within the Ability One program, Service Source hires persons with significant disabilities. For the majority of direct labor positions, Service Source will obtain documentation of a significant disability as per the JWOD Act.

Job Summary:

The tractor operator drives a gasoline or diesel-powered tractor with a mower attachment (over 3000 lbs.) to mow open field areas and roadsides. The operator fastens attachments such as aerator and broadcast spreader to the tractor, inspects equipment for proper operation prior to each use, and lubricates and reports needed repairs to the mechanic.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Responsible for the completion of mowing in assigned areas according to contract requirements.
• Perform all daily and periodic inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Learn assigned mowing area and routes. Know the areas your equipment can and cannot be used.
• Check with the supervisor daily for any specific instructions.
• Use equipment only for work it was intended for in order to avoid damage to the equipment, the grounds, and other property.

• Know all safety rules concerning your equipment and work accordingly.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed (e.g., PPE worn, proper work methods used, and equipment safety devices are in place and operating).
• Immediately bring any safety issues to the attention of the mechanic.
• Observe established break times and beginning and end of workday times.
• Perform quality, safe, and efficient work.
• Responsible for the security of assigned equipment so it is not stolen, damaged or misplaced.
• Follows established break and lunch times.
• Expected to operate all grounds equipment with the grounds crews when the tractor is not in use.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) preferred.
• 2 years experience operating tractors with flail mowers, rotary mowers, or similar attachments, or equivalent experience on commercial mowers rated at 55 HP or above preferred.
• Must be able to gain access to Ft. Bragg Army base.

• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to operate mowing equipment, demonstrating the ability to handle equipment responsibly.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and extreme heat, and frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Because Service Source hires the best people, we work hard to provide benefits that make their lives better, so we offer a comprehensive benefit program which features:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b) Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual…