Tractor Operator; Seasonal Job Marblemount Washington USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: Tractor Operator (Seasonal)
Location: Marblemount

Job Title

The duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds, mow landscaped areas and median, plow snow, grading fire roads, grading parking lots, cleaning beaches and fire pits. Terrain may be steep, rough and/or uneven. Work may be performed under a variety of conditions such as mud, snow, rain, soft ground, etc.
The incumbent frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls. Equipment operated may include mowers, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers. Performs sweeping with bobcat. Pulls rollers and water tanks. Moves dirt with backhoe. Runs chipper, chipping limbs cleared from road.
Work with multiple tractor/equipment connections such as mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines for power and control systems.
Properly clean, maintain, and store tractors and equipment after using in warehouse, storage sheds, storage bays, etc.
Maintain, fuel, and perform minor repairs to tractors, chainsaws, weed trimmers, and other diesel- or gas-powered small equipment.
Interprets safety rules and regulations and other posted rules for moving vehicles.
Performs daily preventative maintenance and make repairs and adjustments to tractor and equipment.
Work independently or with a small crew to install and maintain gates, signs, and other road associated assets.

Physical Effort:
Frequent arm and leg movements are required to operate the tractor and manipulate equipment controls in difficult terrain. In addition, the work involves bending and heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) in handling supplies and materials.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed outside, and the incumbent is exposed to all types of weather conditions. Because the work is often performed on steep slopes and in rough terrain the incumbent may be subject to injury from falls or overturned tractors and equipment.