Tractor Operator

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Asheville, NC, is seeking a Tractor Operator to manage all aspects of tractor operations for grounds maintenance. Responsibilities include operating farm-type tractors, backhoe and loaders, and supporting snow/ice removal, lawn care, and soil replacement.

Work schedule is 6:00am-2:30pm, full-time, with one weekend day. Position is located in Environmental Management Services.

Responsibilities

• Operates farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments and front end loaders.
• Operates trucks for delivery of items between areas (supplies, equipment, furniture, food, soiled linen).
• Mows lawns, removes leaves, snow, cleans parking lots, roads, sidewalks, entranceways, replaces soil.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Asheville, NC under Environmental Management Services. The primary duties of the Tractor Operator involve all aspects of Tractor Operations for all grounds and operating ground maintenance equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Major duties and responsibilities will include: Operates farm-type tractors, backhoe attachments and front end loaders; Operates trucks for delivery of items from one area to another, such as supplies, equipment, furniture, food, soiled linen etc.; Operates mowers to mow lawns, to remove leaves, to remove snow, clean parking lots, roads, sidewalks, entranceways, and to remove and replace soil; Performs daily cleaning and maintenance of tractor, truck and all equipment used; Performs backhoe operations and snow/ice removal; Plants trees, shrubs and flower beds; Keeps trash and debris removed from roadways, sidewalks and entrances; Performs other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Full - Time, 6:00am-2:30pm 40 hours a week which includes one weekend day, which will be determined by service Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $22.98 – $26.81/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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