Job opening: Tractor Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)
Salary: $26 - 30 per hour
Published at: Jan 19 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
About the Position: This position is located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. APG sits on more than 72,500 acres in Harford County, MD and offers recreation, sports, golf, pools, child and day care facilities.
Duties
Operate a field type tractor with items such as an attached towed mower or cutter bar to cut grass.
Perform adjustments on equipment operated in order to keep operational.
Utilize equipment such as gears, power ratios, braking and turning capabilities at proper operating speeds.
Maneuver equipment in confined areas such as between shrubs and trees and along fences and curbs.
Manipulate controls of moving equipment in order to complete required tasks.
Adjust equipment to accomplish job such as setting height of mower blades.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- A pre-employment physical is required.
- This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
- This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tractor Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. without more than normal supervision. I can operator powered "walking- type" lawnmower to mow and trim areas. I have the ability to utilize tractor attachments to sweep walking surfaces and a snow blower attachment for use in winter. I have knowledge of various attachments and their uses, such as the sweeper attachment and snow blower. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Tractor OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
Physical Efforts: Work requires frequent arm and leg movements to operate tractors and mowing equipment. Must be able to lift and handle heavy equipment attachments. May also lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors involving exposure to temperature extremes. Is exposed to noise, dust and dirt and possibility of bruises, cuts and scrapes.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address AG-APF-W4QVAA US ARMY GARRISON ABERDEEN PRV GRND
DO NOT MAIL
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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