Job opening: Tractor Operator NA-06
Salary: $24 - 28 per hour
Published at: Jan 15 2025
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located at Leilehua Golf Course, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
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Duties
Works under general supervision of the supervisor or foreman who provides instructions on the depth to be plowed, or spacing between furrows, and on the materials to be used, such as type of fertilizer or seed to dispense.
Incumbent operates a field-type tractor with attached and towed equipment. Plans the order in which work is to be accomplished; transports materials and equipment; and digs, loads, plants, clears, mows and dispenses liquid and solid materials.
May operate under different conditions, such as mud and areas where trees and shrubs present operational hazards. Performs minor maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment.
Must have knowledge of tractor, equipment operating characteristics such as tractor gears, power ratios, braking, turning capacities, equipment power requirements, capacities and operating speeds.
Performs the work according to established methods or special instructions. Makes difficult judgements concerning tractor operations; selects power settings, gears, and the order in which the work is to be accomplished.
Responsible for operator maintenance on tractors and equipment such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment and making necessary adjustments.
Frequently requires continuing arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls and manipulate equipment controls.
Often lifts and handles heavy equipment attachments when connecting them to the tractor. Lifts materials such as bags of fertilizer and seed weighing up to 100 pounds.
Requirements
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory condition of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2.
- Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally - controlled facilities.
- Selected applicant must be able to pass a Medical Physical Examination.
- Work is typically performed outdoors, with exposure to prolonged sun, dust, and bad weather. There is a risk of cuts and bruises from flying objects and branches, and serious injuries from operating equipment.
- Protective gear may be required for safety.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Applicant must have one-year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment.
2. Applicant must maintain and retain a valid driver's license.May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's permit.
Resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under the minimum qualifications criteria above.**
Contacts
- Address EW-NAF-W3RBAA US ARMY GARRISON HAWAII
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Shafter, HI 96858
US
- Name: NAF CPAC Hawaii Job Information Center
- Email: usarmy.shafter.usarpac.mbx.nafjobs@mail.mil
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