Tractor Operator

Vacancy Announcement Number                       20-133

Job Title, PPlan, Series, & Grade                 Tractor Operator, NA-5705-06

Location                                                           Sea N Air Golf Course, Naval Station North Island, Coronado

Status                                                               Regular Full Time

Rate of Pay                                                      $18.40 Per Hour or Appropriate Step

Opening Date                                                  30 September 2020

Closing Date                                                   05 October 2020

Who May Apply                                             Internal Employees & Spouse Preference Applicants only-

                                                                         Relocation Expenses Not Authorized

 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The primary purpose of the position is to operate farm-type tractors or attached equipment to maintain golf course grounds. The incumbent operates gas and/or diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including back-hoe, front-end loader, fairway mower, rough mower, a gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, aerator, fertilizer spreader and rod cutter on level or rolling terrain. Operates a dump truck and other types of heavy duty equipment, such as brush hog, rotary mowers, trim mowers, greens mowers, collar mowers, tee mowers, aerators, plows, chippers, diggers, and backhoes needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs, and to do pruning, trimming or planting. Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks, roads and other such locations as required. Makes operational inspections of vehicles for loose parts, damaged or worn tires, proper oil level, battery conditions and similar items.  Checks presence and usability of assigned equipment.  Cleans assigned vehicles and equipment. Performs work relating to the operation, inspection, minor construction, repair, and maintenance of facility real and personal property, as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • One and half years of experience relating to a golf course maintenance operation

  • One year of experience operating tractors and other related heavy duty equipment

  • Skill needed to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight, confined spaces in a small turning radius and on various grades

  • Skill needed to operate both the tractor and equipment and ability to manipulate both the tractor and the equipment controls at the same time

  • Ability to make multiple connections between tractor and attached or towed equipment

  • Skill and knowledge to hook up, alignment and setting the height of blades

  • Ability to communicate effectively with others

  • Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's licenses

  • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in English

  • Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background Investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.

     

HOW TO APPLY  Submit a NAF employment application to nafswjobs@navy.mil. For more information, visit our website at https://navylifesw.com/sandiego/about/jobs/. Applicants who do not meet the above requirements or submit all required forms may not be considered. Due to volume of applications received, applicants may not be notified of non-selection. Participation in direct deposit upon employment is required.

 

Dept. of the Navy NAF is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resource Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

 

Navy Region Southwest is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Sailors and their family members have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce.