Tractor Operator

summary

this position is located in the recreation branch, recreation division, recreational services department, naval air station, corpus christi, texas. The primary function of this position is the maintenance and upkeep of grounds and rv park to assure that they are always in excellent condition.

in order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

• operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes.
• frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls.
• equipment may be powered to maintain grounds by direct drive or a power takeoff.
• makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments.
• performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment
• works on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways.
• receives oral and written assignments from the supervisor or higher grade worker.
• selects appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations, based on various soil conditions.
• performs other related duties as assigned

conditions of employment

• must meet federal employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• must successfully pass the e-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• you must go through a personal identity verification (piv) process that requires two forms of identification from the form i-9.
• may be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• a valid state driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by direct deposit/electronic funds transfer.
• selective service registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
• frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls.
• frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance or with mechanical lifting devices.
• operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes.
• must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
• work is performed both inside and outside - will be exposed to extreme heat/cold.

resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (ksas) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and ksas. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers.
• skilled in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads.
• knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor, connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.
• skilled in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance.
• knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.
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