The incumbent, will be assigned as a Tractor Operator Leader at Dorn VA Medical Center works within the Fleet and Grounds Management Shop. This position performs a full range of tasks that are involved in the upkeep and maintenance of various areas outside and within the medical facility as outlined in the Major Duties section.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Operates, controls, cleans, adjusts, mixes fuel for and performs first echelon maintenance on gasoline, diesel, riding lawn mowers, heavy, walking type mowers, and riding field type tractors, street sweepers, utility vehicles, dump truck, Aerial lift (JLG), Power industrial truck/fork lift and other heavy equipment assigned to the Fleet and Grounds Section. Operate and make multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and make numerous equipment adjustments. Perform operator maintenance on tractors, equipment, lawn care equipment and golf cart type shuttles. Work on level or rolling terrain and in such areas as open fields, parks and lawns and along roadways. Operate a forklift, track-hoe with attachment or several other types of vehicles, gasoline or diesel in all types of weather and traffic. Give instruction, conduct training, assign tasks, demonstrate proper work methods and check progress of work. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (subject to change based on agency needs) Position Description Title/PD#: Tractor Operator Leader, WL-5705-7 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized NOTE: Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Please note that this announcement is not open to the general public. NOTE: Under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA), selectees must be given a career or career conditional appointment; therefore, VEOA eligible Veterans are not eligible to apply to this announcement unless you also have another type of status such as Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Valid state issued Driver License required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/30/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:Drive SafelyInstructInterpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations)Lead or SuperviseOperation of Equipment/Machinery 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbent's work requires frequent walking, bending, stooping, standing, arm and leg movements to operate equipment controls, sitting, lifting and carrying items of varying weights, sizes and shapes weighing 50 pounds or more. The incumbent must often work under unpleasant, disagreeable, or even hazardous conditions. Will be expected to work outdoors in dusty, dirty, noisy, very hot or very cool conditions and exposed to wind, rain, sun, ice and snow.

Contacts

• Address Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: Juan Cruz
• Phone: (860) 938-7296
• Email: [email protected]