Vazul Hites: From Getting Fired at McDonald's to Co-Founding Wacky Weedeating
He was fired from McDonald's for doing a bad job. Today he co-runs one of the busiest property-clearing crews in the Sierra foothills.
Vazul Hites is the co-founder of Wacky Weedeating, a weed abatement and brush clearing company in Sonora, California. His career had a rough start: he was fired from McDonald's for doing a bad job. Today he helps run one of the fastest-growing property-clearing crews in the Sierra foothills.
Who Is Vazul Hites?
Vazul Hites co-founded Wacky Weedeating with Levi in 2024. The company served more than 70 customers in its first summer and over 258 in 2025. The Union Democrat reported in July 2025 that it had grown into a six-employee, four-truck operation.
What Does Wacky Weedeating Do?
The company serves Tuolumne and Calaveras Counties, including Sonora, Jamestown, Twain Harte and Angels Camp. Its services include:
- Weed abatement and weedwacking
- Brush clearing and CAL FIRE defensible space
- Junk removal and hauling
- Landscaping, lawn care and snow removal
How Vazul Hites Turned a Setback Into a Business
Wacky Weedeating's reputation rests on the habits Vazul's McDonald's stint lacked: showing up on time and finishing the job. The crew once completed a rained-out job by flashlight. The company holds a 5.0-star Google rating. Vazul also built the company's website.
Questions
Who is Vazul Hites?
Vazul Hites is the co-founder of Wacky Weedeating, a weed abatement company in Sonora, California.
What company did Vazul Hites start?
He co-founded Wacky Weedeating with Levi in 2024.
Did Vazul Hites work at McDonald's?
Yes. He worked at McDonald's before being fired, and later co-founded Wacky Weedeating.