Airfield Tractor Operator & Grounds Equipment Specialist

Training, Rehabilitation & Development; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TRDI in Fort Hood, Texas is seeking a Tractor Operator to maintain grounds and operate industrial tractors with batwing shredders on a large property including airfield areas. Responsibilities include attaching/operating equipment, minor repairs, and routine grounds care.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience operating industrial tractors; willingness to work weekends/evenings/holidays and to comply with safety and security requirements.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• 1 year relevant work experience operating industrial grade tractors and batwing shredders in a commercial grounds keeping setting.
• Ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, roadsides, airfields, and athletic fields.
• Minor equipment repairs: cut grass with batwing mowers (over 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks and beds.
• Attach and operate tractors with attachments, lubricate and perform minor repairs.
• Operate industrial tractors with batwing shredder attachments within airfield areas.
• Use hedge trimmers, clippers, edging tools to shape shrubs and trees; apply fertilizer/insecticide.
• Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; water lawns during dry periods.
• Use string trimmers and backpack blowers.
• Pass and maintain security clearance and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial tractors

Batwing shredders

Job description

TRDI in Fort Hood, Texas is seeking a Tractor Operator to maintain grounds and operate industrial tractors with batwing shredders on a large property including airfield areas. Responsibilities include attaching/operating equipment, minor repairs, and routine grounds care.

You must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience operating industrial tractors; willingness to work weekends/evenings/holidays and to comply with safety and security requirements.