TRACTOR OPERATOR

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan (401K)

Paid leave

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Job summary

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) is seeking a Grounds and Equipment Operator at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi to maintain grounds and RV park areas. You will operate tractors and attached equipment, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety procedures while working on varied terrains.

Responsibilities include selecting gear and speed settings, connecting implements, and performing related grounds maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience directly related to operating tractors and attached equipment.
• Ability to operate boom slope mowers and adjust controls while in motion.
• Knowledge of connecting hydraulic lines and drive shafts between tractor and implements.
• Proven skills in grounds maintenance tasks on varied terrains.
• Familiarity with operating characteristics of tractors and towed equipment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain state/government driver licenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate farm-type tractors and attached equipment such as mowers, chippers, sprayers, and backhoes.
• Control equipment via hydraulic/mechanical systems from the tractor seat.
• Perform routine operator maintenance on tractors and gear.
• Work on open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways.
• Follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
• Receive assignments from supervisor and complete related duties as needed.

Skills

Operate tractors

Towed equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Safety compliance

Equipment adjustments

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Summary

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.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls.
• Equipment may be powered to maintain grounds by direct drive or a power takeoff.
• 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
• Works on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways.
• Receives oral and written assignments from the supervisor or higher grade worker.
• Selects appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations, based on various soil conditions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Conditions of employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls.
• Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance or with mechanical lifting devices.
• Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. 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.
• Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
• Work is performed both inside and outside - will be exposed to extreme heat/cold.

Qualifications

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 to 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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [e-mail] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

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 Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

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.

Benefits

This is a regular full-time position with the following benefits: (No enrollment waiting period - immediate enrollment and coverage available)

• Annual Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period) (Must be onboard 90 days before using annual leave - Usage is allowed the first pay period after the 90-day mark is achieved).
• Sick Leave - 13 Per Calendar Year (based on percentage earned each pay period)
• Paid Holidays - 11 Per Year
• Medical (vision included) and Dental Insurance
• NAF Retirement Plan
• 401K Savings Investment Plan with employer match up to 3%
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Basic life insurance with optional life and spouse/dependent coverage
• Medical savings account (FSA)
• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants, Discounted Tickets and Travel options and shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!

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