This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department (N2); Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services (N94); Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH); Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. Incumbent serves as a Tractor Operator at the Navy Marine Golf Course.

Duties

Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post-hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes. Frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls. Equipment powered to maintain grounds by direct drive or a power takeoff. Makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments. Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment. Works on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. A qualified candidate possesses the following: Work requires knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers. Skill in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads. Knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor, connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines. Skill in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance. Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment. Knowledge of equipment capabilities. Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's licenses. Responsibility: Receives oral and written assignments from the supervisor or higher-grade worker. Performs duties according to established methods and special instructions. Selects appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations, based on various soil conditions. Makes judgments concerning lift capacity weight, and balance or load. Responsible for operator maintenance on tractors and equipment such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment and making necessary adjustments. Physical Effort: Work requires light to moderate physical effort in performing duties such as operating tractors and uncoupling and making couplings between tractors and towed vehicles. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance or with mechanical lifting devices. Working Conditions: Work performed indoors as well as outdoors. Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes. Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam 620 Main Street Honolulu, HI 96818 US
• Name: Navy Region Hawaii NAF HRO
• Phone: (808) 422-3784
• Email: [email protected]