Job description:
TITLE: Tractor Driver/Mowing Crew Lead (75hp) - Experience Needed
COMPANY: Interstate Business Solutions, LLC (www.cleanerhighways.com)
LOCATION: Manatee County, FL
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full-Time
TRAVEL (Overnight): No
SCHEDULE: Currently operations are performed 18 days in a row per month, up to 7 days per week, with shifts lasting 10 hours.
COMPENSATION: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour, dependent on experience
DESCRIPTION
Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, experience homelessness and/or substance abuse. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field.
The Mowing Crew Member plays a vital role in maintaining highways, rights-of-way, and public spaces through mowing, litter abatement, and grounds maintenance. This position performs all functions related to both mowing operations and ground support to meet contractual and safety standards.
JOB DUTIES
· Operate tractors equipped with flail mowers, bush hog attachments, and other implements for roadside and right-of-way mowing (75HP Tractor with 15' Rotary Batwing Mower Deck)
· Operate riding mowers and off-road utility vehicles to transport personnel and equipment (144"Zero-Turn, Stand-On-Zero-Turn, 36" Stand-On-Zero-Turn).
· Operate company vehicles to transport personnel and equipment.
· Collect litter and debris along highways, rights-of-way, medians, and public spaces.
· Perform edging, trimming, and general grounds maintenance to ensure clean, safe environments.
· Use handheld tools and powered equipment such as trimmers, blowers, and edgers.
· Perform daily equipment inspections, routine maintenance, and minor repairs as needed.
· Safely load and unload equipment from trailers and assist with transport to job sites.
· Follow all safety protocols, including use of PPE and traffic control procedures.
· Identify and report hazards such as debris, sharp objects, needles, or unsafe conditions.
· Work collaboratively with team members to complete mowing, litter collection, and maintenance tasks efficiently.
· Accurately complete daily work reports and submit operational data via mobile device or paper log.
· Perform other duties and contracts as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications
· Experience operating tractors, mowing attachments, riding mowers, and/or power equipment.
· Knowledge of safe use and care of hand tools and mechanical maintenance procedures.
· Prior experience in landscaping, highway maintenance, or groundskeeping preferred.
· Ability to read and interpret safety rules, equipment manuals, and operational instructions.
· Strong teamwork orientation with ability to communicate and cooperate effectively.
· Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
· Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Physical demands
· Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, handle tools/equipment, and climb into/out of large vehicles.
· Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for extended periods.
· Must be able to walk over rough, uneven, or steep terrain.
· Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and will frequently be exposed to moving traffic and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment will be loud. Requires work along roadways, right-of-way, and parking areas for extended periods and in all types of weather.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
SUMMARY
As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.