Bush Hog / Tractor Operator
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Bush Hog / Tractor Operator for a company based in Tuscaloosa, AL. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for operating a tractor on various terrains performing mowing and vegetation removal on Right of Ways. You will use you’re your specialized skills to operate and perform general maintenance on equipment including, tractor, bush-hog, chainsaw, and other various tools in a safe and responsible manner. You will be responsible for performing daily inspection of company equipment and gear as assigned and use the equipment, chainsaw and/or pole-saw to cut tree debris, similar debris, logs and brush fallen in (ROW) to a staging area for appropriate removal.
Pay Rate
$25.00 per hour
Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 6 00 am to 5 00 pm.
Bush Hog / Tractor Operator Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate HD Tractor and heavy equipment.
• Follow instruction while maintaining established standards of work performance and conduct, as well as acceptable mental and physical dexterity, for the completion of assigned duties.
• Comply and comprehend Health, Safety and Environmental rules and procedures, ask questions and improves job safety skills and participates in all job site safely briefings.
• Ability to drive a truck, Class A or B is a plus.
• Perform a variety of tasks using hand tools and all tools required on job site, or have the ability to learn to operate them.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately with crew in support of specific project assignment.
• To be on call to fix issues after normal working hours.
Bush Hog / Tractor Operator Qualifications and Requirements
• Experience with cutting rights-of-ways and easements utilizing tractors with cutters.
• High School Education.
• Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Heavy equipment operator and mechanical experience.
• Identify problems and trouble shoot them.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work independently.
• Walking and standing 4 to 5+ hours a day.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds a day
• Bending/stooping/squatting/climbing multiple times day (with the use of pushing and pulling.
Job Type
Full-time, Direct Hire
Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability and life insurance
• 5 paid Vacation Days after 1 year of continuous service (paid as a service bonus)
• 6 paid Holidays after 1500 continuous hours of service within a calendar year
Interested in this job?Click Apply Now, email your resume to apsTuscaloosa@apstemps.com, or call us at 205.344.6119 to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at
Automation Personnel Services Tuscaloosa Branch
12 McFarland Blvd NE
Northport, AL 35476
Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is an award-winning staffing agency with more than 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Automation Personnel Services is the winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award from 2019-2024, and the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award from 2016-2024. Automation Personnel Services is also the recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association and was named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For 2022 by CIO Views Magazine.
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