Tractor Operator (Grounds Maintenance), Na

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines their families and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel civilian employees contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Duties

What to Expect

• Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers aerators plows harrows chippers sprayers disks post hole diggers front-end loading devices movable dozer blades and backhoes.

• Makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments. Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment.

• Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside as well as high noise levels vibrations and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust dirt grease and fumes.

• Frequent bending stooping reaching and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls.

• Lifts and carries objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

What are we looking for

• Work requires knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time e.g. operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers.

• Skill in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads.

• Knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.

• Skill in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance.

• Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.

• Knowledge of equipment capabilities.

• Must possess or be able to obtain applicable government operator permits.

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race age color religion national origin sex GINA political affiliation membership or non-membership in an employee organization marital status physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: part of the employment process Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Tier 1 (T1) Level Background Check Investigation. For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760 Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

This activity 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 and Marines sailors and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws.

Vacancies may be filled by methods other than internal competitive procedures when it appears that the best qualified person can be obtained from other sources. To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous permanent grade held as a regular part-time or full-time department of defense non-appropriated fund employee.

Individuals selected from a vacancy announcement advertised for a flexible position may be changed to part-time or full-time at managements discretion without further competition.

CONTACT US:

For any questions and/or any technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to or contact us at (910) 451- JOBS (5627) . Applications nor documents will not be accepted via email.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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