Tractor Operator

Commander, Navy Installations Command; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks a grounds maintenance worker in the Recreation Branch of the Recreation Division, Recreational Services Department. The primary function is maintaining and upkeeping grounds and the RV park to ensure facilities are in excellent condition.

Ideal candidates will show specialized experience operating tractors and equipment, including boom slope mowers, and making mechanical connections between equipment.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience must demonstrate ability to operate tractor and equipment controls simultaneously.
• Skill in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while tractor is on level ground or along roads.
• Knowledge of equipment to make mechanical connections from equipment to tractor (drive shafts, hydraulic lines).
• Experience performing tasks related to grounds maintenance and understanding tractor/towed equipment characteristics.
• Ability to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's licenses.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and upkeep of grounds and RV park to keep facilities in excellent condition.

Skills

Tractor operation

Mower operation

Equipment connections

Grounds maintenance

Knowledge of equipment

Driver's license

Job description

This position is located in the Recreation Branch, Recreation Division, Recreational Services Department, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary function of this position is the maintenance and upkeep of grounds and RV park to assure that they are always in excellent condition.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers.
• Skilled 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.
• Skilled in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment capabilities.
• Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's licenses.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
• As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.