• Mower Operator - NTS

    Utilities Service, LLC (Owensboro, KY)


    Description

    Job Title: Mower Operator

    **Job Type** :Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

    **Pay** : Competitive, Hourly

    Benefits:

    + Benefits Available and Vary per position and location

    Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

    + Drives mowing tractor with hand and foot controls and use weed whacker on brush cutter.

    + Uses gas powered push mower.

    + Rakes debris and trash.

    + Loads and unloads equipment onto truck and trailer.

    + Services equipment to keep in clean, neat and specified mechanical condition.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    + Must be 18 years of age or older.

    + Able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.

    + Able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.

    + Able to operate and service all required tools and equipment.

    Education & Experience

    + High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

    + Entry-level position, no experience required.

    + Previous experience a plus.

    Pre-Screen

    + Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

    License & Certifications:

    + Driver license required.

    + Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

    Travel Requirements:

    + Must have own transportation to and from the show up location.

    Physical Requirements:

    + **RARE** (less than 10%): sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, climbing stairs.

    + **OCCASIONAL** (up to 33%): stooping, squatting, climbing on/off truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, lifting up to 50 lbs.

    + **FREQUENT** (up to 66%): walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing-speech range, lifting, carrying, pulling, balancing, lifting up to 10 lbs.

    + **CONTINUOUS** (up to 100%): standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., seeing, reaching, range of motion, depth perception.

     

    Safety

     

    Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling **1-833-222-3066** . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

    Benefits

    We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please note:

    + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._

    + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._

    **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.