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    Tractor Operator / Mechanic

    Posted Date:

    3/14/2025

    Location:

    Grand Rapids, MI

    Job ID#:

    13757

    Job Category:

    Construction


    Drive Your Career Forward - Join Wolf Creek Landscape Services LLC as a Tractor Operator/Mechanic



    Job Title: Tractor Operator / Mechanic

    Company Name: Wolf Creek Landscape Services LLC

    Salary: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience)

    Industry: Landscape Construction/Maintenance (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Government or Federal)

    Location: Coopersville, MI

    Job Overview

    Wolf Creek Landscape Services LLC is looking for a skilled Tractor Operator/Mechanic to join our team. This role involves operating agricultural tractors, medium-duty trucks, and various equipment such as skid steers and small wheel loaders. You will be responsible for mowing county roadsides and highways, handling large-area and rough mowing with up to 20' batwing mowers. If you are mechanically inclined and enjoy working with high-quality equipment in a team-oriented, family-like environment, this is the job for you.

    This position requires travel Monday - Friday, with lodging provided and a daily per diem for food. Work begins in early May through October 2025, with occasional opportunities for weekend work.

    Who We Are

    At Wolf Creek Landscape Services LLC, we specialize in landscape construction, maintenance, snow and ice management, and large-area mowing projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier equipment, flexible hours, long-term career growth opportunities, and a fun, family-oriented work environment. Our late-model trucks and well-maintained equipment ensure that you are working with the best tools for the job.

     
     

    Key Responsibilities
    • Operate ag tractors, skid steers, small wheel loaders, and similar equipment.
    • Mow county roadsides, highways, and large areas using batwing mowers up to 20 feet.
    • Travel weekly (Monday - Friday) with occasional local work in Coopersville, MI.
    • Ensure safe transportation and operation of equipment, securing loads to DOT specifications.
    • Perform basic mechanical diagnostics and repairs on equipment.
    • Read and follow mapped routes efficiently.
    • Assist with seasonal landscaping tasks, including installing plant material, mulch, irrigation, retaining walls, and paver patios.
    • Maintain a clean and organized vehicle, trailer, and equipment.
    • Work in various weather conditions and provide your own weatherproof clothing and boots.
    • Adhere to all company safety protocols and assist in enforcement.
    • Be cross-trained in other company divisions, such as lawn care, maintenance, and snow/ice management for year-round opportunities.

    Qualifications
    • Experience operating compact and midsize tractors, light and medium-duty trucks, and towing trailers.
    • Ability to safely attach, park, and detach trailers.
    • Mechanical aptitude - ability to diagnose and perform minor repairs.
    • Physically fit - able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in variable conditions.
    • Time management skills - complete daily tasks efficiently and independently.
    • Self-motivated and team-oriented.
    • Must possess a Chauffeur's license or obtain one upon hire.
    • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
    • Non-smoking policy - no smoking in company vehicles or equipment.

    Benefits & Perks
    • Compensation Perks
      • Profit Sharing
      • Weekly Pay Cycle
      • Overtime Potential
      • Referral Bonus Program
      • Project Completion Bonuses / Pay Per Performance
    • Health & Wellness Perks
      • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
      • Safety Equipment Provided (helmets, gloves, etc.)
    • Work-Life Balance Perks
      • Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
      • Travel Projects with Per Diem
    • Career Development Perks
      • Paid Training Program / Apprenticeship
    • Unique & Additional Perks
      • Company Events (BBQs, holiday parties, fishing/hunting trips, concerts, ball games, etc.)

    Work Schedule
    • Full-Time / Seasonal
    • Monday - Friday (10-12 hour shifts)
    • 50+ hours per week expected
    • Weekend work as needed

    Work Location
    • Various job sites across Michigan
    • Travel required (lodging provided)

    Join Our Team Today
    If you are looking for a career, not just a job, with a company that values its employees, invests in top-of-the-line equipment, and prioritizes work-life balance, Wolf Creek Landscape Services LLC is the place for you. Apply today and be part of a team that works hard, has fun, and grows together.

    As an equal opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity in our workforce, recognizing that innovation thrives on varied perspectives. We embrace individuals from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, and education, without regard to race, age, gender, or sexual identity.




     

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