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Job opening: Tractor Operator (MVO)

Salary: $24 - 28 per hour
Published at: Jul 24 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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Duties

Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment on level or rolling terrain such as open fields, parks, orchards, lawns, and along roadways. Operates backhoes and front-end loading devices to move trees, dig ditches, unload soil, and perform other tasks associated with grounds maintenance. Operates a wide variety of motor vehicles including vans, platform trucks and stake trucks which typically have gross vehicle weights of 10,000 pounds up to 26,000 pounds. Transports materials and equipment in support of the recycling operation. Determines equipment operations for maneuvering over level or rolling terrain that are appropriate to the operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment. Loads, unloads, separates, stacks, and carries materials, supplies, and packages. Operates heavy hand tools and power equipment such as heavy, walking-type power mowers, edgers, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, mechanical spreaders, handsaws, chainsaws, hatchets, picks, shovels, and clippers to perform tasks.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: First Shift
  • Security Requirements: Non Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Student Loan Repayment: May be Authorized
  • Must possess a current valid state driver’s license for vehicles that they will be required to drive before being considered for the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Tractor Operator (MVO), your resume and supporting documentation must support: The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: Physical effort is light to moderate. Exerts additional effort in operating equipment controls and making frequent arm and leg movements. The work requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and pushing carts and wheelbarrows. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally, moves heavier items with assistance. Occasionally, climbs ladders to prune or trim vegetation. Working Conditions: Works primarily outside and is exposed to all kinds of weather conditions, vibrations, and jolts from the tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to chemical dust and sprays, dust, dirt, mud, grease, and/or fumes. May wear protective clothing such as gloves, safety shoes, and boots. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area. Minor injuries may occur such as bruises, cuts and scrapes, and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls.

Contacts

  • Address DLA Installation Support 8725 John Kingman rd Ft Belvoir, VA 22060 US
  • Name: DLA Installation Support POC
  • Phone: 614-692-0877
  • Email: [email protected]

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