Tractor Operator
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Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a temporary, Intermitent, Seasonal position NTE 15 Nov 2024, 72 hours per pay period. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Temp/Term Appt Authority to meet Critical Hiring Needs (Eff 3 Nov 2017) Responsibilities Operate a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar. Exercise skill and judgement to compensate for differing surface conditions, rocks protruding above ground and covered with high grass. Perform adjustments and minor maintenance on equipment. Work on steep grades or uneven ground while pulling and manipulating various implements such as cutter bar. Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists. Select routes and obey all traffic laws and safety regulations when operating a Tractor. Follow all established safety rules and regulations for motor vehicles, riding mowers, and tractors. Manipulate hand and foot controls to stop, start and maneuver tractors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an Open and Continuous Announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period and will receive notification of results/referral. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire after 90 days of submission. To continue to be eligible for consideration, reapplying is required at the time of expiration. Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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. Ability to perform common operation of a field type tractor and attached or towed mower or cutter bar, perform adjustments and minor maintenance on equipment operated and assist in changing tires. Skilled in operating equipment in confined areas and varying terrain and work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Physical Effort: Work requires frequent arm and leg movements to operate tractors and mowing equipment. Additional effort is required in operating the tractor and manipulating the equipment controls when operating on steep slopes and in rough terrain. Must be able to lift and handle heavy equipment attachments. May also lift materials weighing up to 100 pounds on occasion. Working Conditions: Work is performed on steep slopes and in rough terrain and may be subject to injury from falls or overturned tractors and equipment. Work can be performed indoors and outdoors involving exposure to temperature extremes. Exposed to noise, dust and dirt and possibility of bruises, cuts and scrapes. 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) 29 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a temporary appointment will be appointed/converted into a Temporary appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.