Tractor Operator at TechFlow, Inc. in Southport, NC

Tractor Operator – Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU)

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.

Salary

$23.41 /hr. plus $6.59 fringe benefits used towards insurance and 401k!

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Safely drive tractors while maneuvering heavy-duty rotary cutters (bush hogs) through uneven terrain, narrow spaces, and around obstacles.
• Vegetation Management: Cut and clear dense brush, tall grass, and light saplings to restore land usability or reduce fire hazards.
• Site Preparation: 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.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, including greasing, checking fluid levels and visual inspection of both tractor and bushhog components.
• Daily time management: Working with the lead tractor operator while keeping accurate schedule, time sheet and work order documentation.
• Safety Adherence: Follow strict safety protocols while adhering to a cutting schedule outlined by the lead tractor operator.
• Additional: 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.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical Aptitude: Basic ability to perform routine tractor and mower maintenance, adjust cutting heights, and replace or sharpen blades.

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• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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).

*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**.**

As a team member at EMI, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits package consistent with Collective Bargaining Agreement

What Sets EMI Apart

EMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics.Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. EMI consistently delivers cost-saving through best value innovations and quality service that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

The Right Partner: EMI has grown by gaining our customers’ trust and our employees’ loyalty. We’ve successfully performed over 60 service contracts and we understand the unique challenges facing today’s military. We offer exceptional responsiveness and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction. We demonstrate this commitment by consistently earning some of the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.

The Right Team: The EMI team includes over 250 high-achieving professionals, administrative and trades personnel deployed in various locations throughout the United States. At times, we augment our in-house capabilities with proven and capable business partners.

The Right Approach: EMI brings vast expertise and proven solutions to augment our clients’ operations. We provide a platform that delivers seamless mission support and exceptional customer service in a very cost-effective and repeatable solution.

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