Tractor Operator

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veteran's preference procedures do not apply. About the Position: Operates farm-type tractors with towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds, road medians & landscaping functions.

Responsibilities Operate farm type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds and road medians and perform farming functions. Perform multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and make numerous equipment adjustments. Adjust equipment attachments for proper height of mower blades, the depth of plow blades, and the rate of application for seeders and sprayer attachments.

Perform operator maintenance on tractors and equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Tractor Operator ~ without more than normal supervision.

. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks including operating tractors and equipment, such as mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post-hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes; experience operating equipment over level, sloping, steep hills, or in rough terrain and in confined areas avoiding trees, shrubs, and fences. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: Operator will exert light to moderate physical effort while performing duties such as operating tractors and uncoupling and making couplings between tractor and towed vehicles. Work requires frequent stooping, bending, reaching, and frequent arm and leg movement to operate tractor controls. Frequently lifts and carries parts, supplies and equipment weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds); moves heavier items with assistance of other workers or mechanical lifting devices.

Working Conditions: Employee will be required to primarily work outside. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from the tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes.

Occasionally may be required to work inside where employee is exposed to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. May be exposed to chemical dust and sprays and may be required to wear protective clothing and respirators which is often hot and uncomfortable. Employee follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area.

Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.

To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website..

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized. Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.

This position may require overtime work. This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment and/or clothing. This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

This is a Bargaining Unit position AR3135. Position may be filled as a term appointment NTE 1 year 1 day, if the candidate is not a current permanent Army employee. Term appointments may be extended up to a maximum of six years.