Equipment Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $30.00$35.00 per hour, DOE

Who We Are Looking For :

We're seeking skilled individuals to join our team for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. If you have a background in farming, landscaping, or operating heavy machinery, this is a great opportunity to put your experience to work. You'll get hands-on experience with unique equipment while earning competitive pay in a fast-paced environment. The right candidate will have a proven ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical issues, perform maintenance in the field, and keep equipment operational in challenging conditions.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be results-oriented, capable of meeting daily acreage goals, and possess strong communication skills to coordinate with team leads. Working outdoors in remote locations and winter weather conditions is a key part of this role. Candidates with certifications such as CDL-A or relevant heavy equipment licenses are a plus.

Interested? Apply here.

What You'll Do :

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a critical role in managing invasive vegetation using specialized machinery. Here's what the job entails :

• Operate a Marsh Master Tractor Machine (similar to a skid steer) to trample and mow Phragmites, an invasive reed grass, restoring the natural landscape.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the equipment is safe, operational, and ready for the job.
• Perform basic field maintenance on machinery to minimize and prevent downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
• Work toward specific acreage requirements during each shift, ensuring timelines and daily production goals are being met.
• Work outdoors in winter conditions, completing tasks independently after receiving training.
• Follow simple instructions and use GPS tools to map and manage treatment areas.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections after each trip, ensuring equipment reliability.
• Report to your team lead.

This position will start on 09 / 15 / 2025 for training, and the season will last until 05 / 01 / 2026 (estimated). Candidates who have performed well may be given the option to continue working in different environmental departments.

Pay : We recognize skill and experience : our heavy equipment operators earn $30-$35 / hr, above market average and competitive across mining, construction, and oil & gas.

Hours : Full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week. Shifts are Monday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday, with the following options : 3 : 00 AM-3 : 00 PM or 3 : 00 PM-3 : 00 AM.

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What We Offer :

Who We Are :

PMG Vegetation Control specializes in large-scale vegetation management for businesses across various sectors. PMG has earned a reputation for reliability by recommending and implementing the best solutions for our clients. We have deep professional expertise thanks to years of experience and a firm grasp of the constantly changing environmental regulations our clients face. Our two decades of experience provide our clients with the protection, peace of mind, and predictability they need.