Tractor Operator

Tessera; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 22,707 - 32,341; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit

Paid federal holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Potential shared earning bonus

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Verizon wireless discount

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a full-time Tractor Operator in Junction City, Kansas, focused on grounds maintenance at Fort Riley Grounds. Responsibilities include landscape management, snow removal, and operating heavy equipment. Candidates should have at least one year of grounds maintenance experience.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Tessera supports individuals with disabilities and veterans. Full benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and tuition assistance after one year.

Qualifications

• 1 year of grounds maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and cultivating landscape beds, applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snow blower.
• Mowing, trimming, and edging turf areas using small and large tools and equipment.
• Removing grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves, and other debris from lawns and paved areas.
• Assisting in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
• Fastening attachments such as graders and plows to the tractor.
• Driving and/or operating gasoline or diesel-powered tractors and other equipment.
• Utilizing chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.

Job description

Tractor Operator

Location: Junction City, Kansas - Fort Riley Grounds

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $19.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• $5.25 per hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and a wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is a national non‑profit, government contractor dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We pride ourselves on our mission‑focused culture, core values, diversity, partnership, commitment, integrity, and quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; pruning and trimming shrubs and trees; removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavement; irrigation, erosion control, cleanup of turf areas and carting debris, litter, and other items. Water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas when needed. Maintain grounds and road shoulders for the areas specified.
• Removing snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snow blower; spreading salt on walkways and other areas.
• Mowing, trimming, and edging turf areas using small and large tools and equipment (up to and over 2000 lbs.). Items include but are not limited to mowers, lawn vacuum/blowing devices, rakes, tractors, equipment with mowing accessories, string trimmers, edgers, and other equipment (not to exceed a total weight of 25,000 lbs) as required.
• Removing grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves, and other debris from lawns and paved areas. Mulching, weeding, removing thatch, aerating, trimming, and edging around flower beds, walks, pathways, roads, walls, and other borders using small walking type and/or large mowers (over 2000 lbs.).
• Assisting in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment; may clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.
• Fastening attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers up to and over 2000 lbs., backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to the tractor; adjusting equipment for proper operation; lubricating and making minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
• Driving and/or operating gasoline or diesel‑powered tractors (not to exceed a total weight of 25,000 lbs), gang mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other equipment to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in the ground, pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment, trim, prune, repair, clean all service grounds.
• Utilizing chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of grounds maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID–compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for more information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E‑Verify will be conducted for this position.

Union Affiliation

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 101.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475‑0756 ext. 349, or email [e-mail].

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled – Tessera participates in E‑Verify.