Tractor Operator (Gardening) NA-06

Full Job Description

This position is located at the West Point Golf Course. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Area of Consideration This job is open to US Citizens and Non-Citizens residing within a 75-mile radius of West Point, NY.

(Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: 1.

Experience and training that furnish the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position consistent with accepted practices of the trade; including skill in operating vehicles of the type described in the duties of the position.

2. Knowledge of vehicle safety regulations to determine when mechanical or operational problems indicate that vehicles are unsafe for operation. 3.

Ability to use and maintain appropriate tools and equipment. 4. Ability to read, understand, and apply instructions and other materials related to the job. 5.

Ability to do the work of the position under normal supervision. This experience must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the nature of the soil and features of the terrain to determine proper approach according to the condition of the surface and subsurface.

Must be able to move equipment about in confined areas.

Required to know the uses of the different sets of controls for operation of the equipment and attachments, and be skilled in handling these controls to perform the work.

Must be able to handle different controls at the same time, requiring good hand, foot, and eye coordination.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: knowledge, skills, abilities, additional screening criteria and other characteristics. Major Duties:

• Maintains golf course operating heavy equipment such as lawn mowers, tractors, fork lifts, aerators, verti-cut machines, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and rollers.
• Adjusts attachments to the equipment for proper level, angles, or depth, according to the work to be done and the type of equipment used.
• Duties include mowing, pushing, pulling, piling, or loading materials such as sand, gravel, or earth, to accomplish landscaping, filling, digging of ditches and holes, and hauling.
• Applies fertilizer, sow seeds, and sods needed areas. When required, waters different areas of golf course.
• Performs necessary repair and maintenance work on equipment. Performs other duties as assigned