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Sweet Briar College

Grounds Crew Member

Sweet Briar, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Maintain lawn areas with proper equipment to include mowing, bush hogging, edging, seeding, and fertilizing. * Perform routine and emergency cleanup of trees and shrubs. * Perform the transfer of ...

Sweet Briar College

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Maintain lawn areas with proper equipment to include mowing, bush hogging, edging, seeding, and fertilizing. * Perform routine and emergency cleanup of trees and shrubs. * Perform the transfer of ...

Sweet Briar College

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Maintain lawn areas with proper equipment to include mowing, bush hogging, edging, seeding, and fertilizing. * Perform routine and emergency cleanup of trees and shrubs. * Perform the transfer of ...

Sweet Briar College

Grounds Crew Member

Sweet Briar, VA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

Maintain lawn areas with proper equipment to include mowing, bush hogging, edging, seeding, and fertilizing. * Perform routine and emergency cleanup of trees and shrubs. * Perform the transfer of ...

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How much do bush hogging jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for bush hogging in Virginia is $102,694.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,300.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is bush hogging?

A Bush Hogging job involves using a rotary cutter, commonly known as a Bush Hog, to clear overgrown grass, weeds, brush, and small trees from large areas of land. This service is typically used for maintaining pastures, fields, roadsides, and undeveloped properties. It helps control vegetation growth, prevent pest infestations, and improve land usability. Bush Hogging is often performed with a tractor-mounted attachment designed for cutting thick and dense brush efficiently.

What does a typical workday look like for bush hogging?

A typical day in bush hogging involves operating heavy machinery such as tractors equipped with rotary cutters to clear overgrown fields, pastures, or roadsides. You'll spend time inspecting and maintaining your equipment, planning the route for maximum coverage, and ensuring compliance with property boundaries or environmental guidelines. Depending on the job, you may work independently or as part of a land management team, often outdoors in varying weather conditions. Collaboration with supervisors or clients is common to determine project goals and address any obstacles that arise. This hands-on work offers opportunities to learn advanced equipment skills and can lead to supervisory or land management roles over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in bush hogging?

To excel in Bush Hogging, you need strong equipment operation skills, knowledge of land management, and physical stamina, often gained through experience or on-the-job training. Familiarity with bush hog mowers, tractors, basic mechanical maintenance, and sometimes safety certifications like OSHA are important. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication with landowners or supervisors are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure safe, efficient vegetation control and promote a well-maintained landscape while minimizing risks.

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Infographic showing various Bush Hogging job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $102,694 per year, or $49.4 per hour.

General Labor - Driver - Mechanic

Water Management Solutions, Inc.

Prince George, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Water Resources Management, starting as a Co-op with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He developed from an entry level technician, where he collected groundwater measurements and samples, to a project and account manager. In Bloomfield, Colorado, Mark was the Field Environmental Control Officer for the Northwest Parkway Project. He handled all aspects of the projects environmental compliance, including field compliance with storm water, endangered species, and water shed restoration projects, as well as hazardous material remediation and management. Mark consistently met with regulatory and other consulting personnel to ensure the project moved forward without unnecessary delay. His experience also includes acting as Project Manager for groundwater and soil remediation projects in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.
 

    Job Description

    Duties may include but are not limited to:

    • Temporary Pump/Pipe installation, testing, repair, delivery and pickup
    • Ability to lift 75lbs from the ground and carry over uneven terrain repeatedly
    • Truck/Trailer driver (satisfactory driving record required, CDL not required), manual transmission vehicle operation
    • Forklift operation, loading and securing equipment onto trailers for transport
    • Mechanic skills (oil/fuel filter changes, pump repair, diesel engine repair/service) and problem solving ability
    • HDPE Pipe fusion
    • Assists in the maintenance and repair of rental fleet trucks, trailers, forklifts, and other yard machinery/inventory.
    • Shop maintenance which may include: welding, fitting fabrication, painting, organization, lawn maintenance (mowing/trimming)
    • Farm maintenance which may include: fence installation, painting, bush hogging, etc.
    • Other general labor tasks as assigned
    Qualifications
    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    Additional Information

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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