Brush-Cutter at American University of Nigeria (AUN)

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Department: Facilities Management

Summary of Position

• The Brush-Cutter is charged with the responsibility of cutting trees, brush, and other growth, using chain saw, ax, brush-hook, and other hand tools to clear land for construction, forestry, logging or agriculture activities, to remove infestation, or to control growth along utility, highway, or railroad right-of-way. May pile brush for burning or load onto trucks.
• May feed brush into shredding or chipping machine in accordance with set standards of operation.

Position Requirements

• Strong and healthy, because their work requires much reaching, bending, lifting, and walking.
• There are no specific educational requirements for brush cutters
• Most brush cutters get their training on the job
• Willingness and ability to operate mechanical saws

Other requirements, abilities for the position:

• Brush-Cutters usually work alone or in small crews.
• Ability to work well with tools and machinery.
• Working hours outdoors.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.