• Job Description

  Req#: 705515200
  About the Position: This position is located within the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
  
  This is a Temporary Appointment Not-To-Exceed 15-NOV-2022.
  
  This is an open continuous announcement for Tractor Operators. Recruitment will continue through the closing date to fill positions as they become vacant. Applications are valid for 3 months in the system. Applicants must reapply after the 3 month time period expires to remain active.
  
  Duties
  
  
  • Operate a riding mower and/or a small tractor in mowing and grounds maintenance work.
  • Maneuver tractor and equipment in confined areas such as between shrubs and trees and along fences and curbs.
  • Perform various tasks in support of buildings and grounds upkeep to include mowing, raking, area police, etc.
  • Perform minor maintenance on equipment to keep in safe working condition.
  • Maintain records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists.
  • Perform laborer tasks such as mowing with push mowers, and using weed eaters and clippers to trim along sidewalks, roads and bushes.
  • Make judgments concerning tractor operations to maintain safety at work sites.
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent is subject to a medical clearance examination prior to employment. Further physical requirements include full use of all limbs, joints, muscles, vision, hearing, etc.
  • This position requires wear of uniform and/or protective gear.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  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.
  
  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, operate a riding lawn mower 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 arm and leg movement to manipulate equipment controls; frequent walking, bending, stooping, pushing of conveyances, etc.; frequently lifts, carries and moves objects weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lifts items over 60 pounds.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors involving exposure to temperature extremes. Is exposed to noise, dust and dirt and possibility of bruises, cuts and scrapes.

• About the company

  The United States Army is the land service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the eight U.S. uniformed services, and is designated as the Army of the United States in the U.S. Constitution.

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