Job opening: TRACTOR OPERATOR
Salary: $21 per hour
Published at: Sep 17 2024
Employment Type: Intermittent
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Outdoor Recreation.
This position is considered Flexible (Part-Time) guaranteed 00-40 hours. You may be required to work nights, weekends.
Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide mowing services, weed control and fertilizer application for the outdoor recreation grounds.
Operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses at outdoor recreation grounds.
Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to the following: mowers, aerators, clippers, sprayers, disks, blades, and other equipment ranging from small handheld applicators to tractor drawn liquid and solid dispensers. Makes all adjustments to equipment to ensure proper settings, connections, and mechanical soundness of equipment.
Observes all safety rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation. Performs operator maintenance on field-type tractors and related equipment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12551877
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 09/24/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Experience which demonstrates the ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time; knowledge of equipment to make connection on mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines; and skill to manipulate equipment over different types of terrain.
Must have experience in operating and performing maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment.
Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, reach and climb. Exposed to extreme heat, possibility of cuts and bruises.
This is a drug testing designated position.
The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
Incumbent is required to drive a government motor vehicle and is required to maintain a valid driver's license and be able to provide a driving record. Must be able to successfully complete a physical examination.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address Dyess Community Services Flight
7 FSS/FSCN
217 Fifth Street, Bldg 7402
Dyess AFB, TX 79607-1525
US
- Name: Dyess NAF HR Office
- Phone: (325) 696-2397
- Email: [email protected]
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