This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Byron, Georgia. In this position, you will make difficult judgments concerning tractor operations in selecting gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations and the order in which the work is to be accomplished.

Duties

Operates tractors for the purpose of culture and maintenance of orchard crops (primarily peach and pecan). Ensures that tractor operator duties are checked for compliance to standard operating procedures. Makes judgments concerning angles of turn of the tractor and towed vehicles and power settings on the tractor for the proper speed. Manipulates tractor controls for smooth starting, stopping, and maneuvering the tractor and towed vehicles in congested areas.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 03/14/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Tractor Operator without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort Work requires frequent arm and leg movement to manipulate tractor controls. Performs light physical effort when coupling and uncoupling towed vehicles. Working Conditions Work is performed inside and outside. Under both conditions the operator is constantly exposed to unpleasant noise levels and vibration and jolting from the tractor and towed vehicles. Outside work often exposes the operator to long periods of hot sun and occasionally to bad weather. May be exposed to chemical dust and sprays and may need to wear protective clothing and respirators. Must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 141 Experimental Station Road Stoneville, MS 38776 US
• Name: Tamicka Johnson
• Phone: (703) 259-9323
• Email: [email protected]