Receptionist and Administrative Support (Contractor's Board)
State of South Carolina
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Tractor Operator NA-06
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Salary
$21.62 - $25.23
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating a field tractor and attached equipment to perform tasks like plowing, planting, mowing, and digging on a military base in Alabama.
The role requires working under general supervision to handle outdoor maintenance and material transport in various weather conditions.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in tractor operation and basic equipment maintenance who holds a valid driver's license and enjoys physical, outdoor work.
Key Requirements
- One year of related experience operating and performing minor maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment
- Valid driver's license, with potential requirement for a government motor vehicle operator's permit
- Knowledge of tractor operating characteristics including gears, power ratios, braking, turning capacities, and equipment requirements
- Ability to manipulate tractor and equipment controls simultaneously
- Experience planning work order, transporting materials, and performing tasks like digging, loading, planting, clearing, mowing, and dispensing materials
- Skill in making multiple connections and adjusting equipment for specific job needs, such as blade heights or application rates
- Ability to operate in challenging conditions like mud, snow, or areas with trees and shrubs
Full Job Description
This position is located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. 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: Applicant must have one year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment.
Applicants must have and retain valid driver's license. May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's permit.
Skills and Knowledge: Must have knowledge of tractor and equipment operating characteristics such as tractor gears, power ratios, braking and turning capacities, and equipment power requirements, capacities and operating speeds.
Must be able to manipulate the tractor and equipment controls at the same time. Experience MUST be clearly reflected on your Resume at the time of application to be considered Major 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.
- Completed work is checked for compliance to standard operating practices and special instructions such as depth to plant seeds or depth of the ditch to be dug.
- 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.
- Makes multiple connections between the tractor and attached or towed equipment. Adjusts the equipment for job requirements such as setting the height of mower blades, depth of plow blades, and the rate of application of sprayer attachments.
- May operate under different conditions, such as mud, snow, and areas where trees and shrubs present operational hazards. Performs minor maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
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