Tractor Operator

TechFlow, Inc.•Southport, NC

2h•$23•Onsite

About The Position

EMI Services is hiring a Tractor/Bush Hog Operator responsible for driving agricultural or heavy-duty tractors equipped with rotary cutters. The core objective is to clear and maintain overgrown vegetation, brush, weeds, and small trees on fields, roadsides, and utility easements.

Requirements

Basic ability to perform routine tractor and mower maintenance, adjust cutting heights, and replace or sharpen blades.
High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 years of experience operating heavy farm machinery or industrial tractors
Consistent attendance and punctuality
Valid driver’s license compliant with REAL ID Act or are you willing and able to obtain one
Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check
U.S. citizenship to obtain and maintain access to military installations
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
Able to sit for extended periods while handling vibrating, bouncing equipment in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, dust).

Responsibilities

Safely drive tractors while maneuvering heavy-duty rotary cutters (bush hogs) through uneven terrain, narrow spaces, and around obstacles.
Cut and clear dense brush, tall grass, and light saplings to restore land usability or reduce fire hazards.
Scout the path before mowing to remove hazardous debris, large rocks, wire, and stumps that could damage the machinery or result in unsafe operation conditions.
Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, including greasing, checking fluid levels and visual inspection of both tractor and bushhog components.
Working with the lead tractor operator while keeping accurate schedule, time sheet and work order documentation.
Follow strict safety protocols while adhering to a cutting schedule outlined by the lead tractor operator.
Additional offseason or special event job requirements may include but are not limited to: clearing berms of vegetation, food plot planting, tree/limb cutting, small grounds mowing/maintenance, assisting with mechanical repairs and assisting technicians with miscellaneous tasks.