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Posted: February 5, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Tractor Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Air Education and Training Command

Department of the Air Force

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating tractors and various attachments to maintain the grass and grounds at a military base golf course in Texas, including driving trucks to transport materials and performing basic maintenance on the equipment.

It's a flexible, part-time role with no guaranteed hours or benefits, ideal for someone with hands-on experience in outdoor machinery who enjoys physical work in a casual setting.

A good fit would be a reliable individual comfortable with variable schedules and no formal degree required, just practical skills from past jobs or volunteering.

Key Requirements

  • Experience operating and maintaining field-type tractors and associated equipment like mowers, aerators, and backhoes
  • Ability to manipulate tractor and equipment controls simultaneously while working over varied terrain
  • Knowledge of connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines on equipment
  • Skill in operating wheeled vehicles with GVW between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, including trucks for transporting materials
  • Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and to stoop, bend, reach, and climb
  • Familiarity with safety rules for vehicle and equipment operation
  • Ability to perform operator maintenance, such as checking fluids, changing filters, and ensuring mechanical soundness

Full Job Description

This position will be assigned to the JBSA-Lackland Golf Course. This is a flexible category position with no guaranteed hrs. May work up to 40 hrs./wk. Scheduled as needed.

Employees appointed to flexible position are not eligible for benefits. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, reach, and climb. Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/19/2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have the experience in operating and performing maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): 1.

Ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time. 2. Knowledge of equipment to make connections on mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines. 3.

Skill to manipulate equipment over different types of terrain.4.

Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.

All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.) Major Duties:

Operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses at the golf course.

Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to the following: mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, clippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, moveable dozer, blades, backhoe, and other equipment ranging from small handheld applicators to tractor drawn liquid and solid dispensers.

Makes all adjustments to equipment to ensure proper settings, connections, and mechanical soundness of equipment. Observes all safety rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation.

Performs operator maintenance on field-type tractors and related equipment. Carries a variety of materials on truck such as soil, tree trunks, and limbs, cuttings, water and etc.

Drives truck throughout base and to/from the Golf Course. Operates such driving controls as brake pedals, clutch pedal, gear shift lever and accelerator.

Must apply knowledge of the trucks turning and braking capacity, load limits, and clearance.

Performs operator maintenance, such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12879588

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 25-9PFSW036322R