Tractor Operator

Tessera; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

Health and Welfare Benefit

Flexible Spending Accounts

11 paid federal holidays

10 paid vacation days

Paid sick leave

Potential bonus

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Verizon wireless discount

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a Tractor Operator at our Fort Riley location (Junction City, KS). This full-time, day-shift position offers comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to support a government contractor mission dedicated to providing inclusive employment opportunities.

Typical duties include landscape maintenance, snow removal, equipment operation, and assisting in road and facility repairs. A valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain security clearances are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Grounds Maintenance preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Physical demands include walking, bending, and manual tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees; removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavement; irrigation, erosion control, cleanup of turf areas and debris.
• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using shovel and snow blower; spread salt on walkways.
• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas with various mowers and equipment (up to 2000 lbs); operate attachments to tractors and other equipment.
• Removes grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves, and debris; mulch, weed, and edge around beds and paths.
• Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment; clean stations and parking areas.
• Attach and adjust equipment on tractors; lubricate and perform minor repairs.
• Drive and operate tractors, mowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, and related equipment to move materials and perform grounds work.
• Utilize chainsaws to safely cut limbs and trees.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Job description

Tractor Operator

Location: Junction City, Kansas - Fort Riley Grounds

Type: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift

Compensation: $19.98 - 19.98 per hour

Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Tractor Operator at Tessera include:

• 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, accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is 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 an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees, removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavement, irrigation, erosion control, cleanup of turf areas and carts away debris, litter, and other items. Water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improve areas when needed. Shall maintain grounds and road shoulders for the areas specified.

• Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas.

• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using small and large tools and equipment (up to and over 2000 lbs.) Items to include but 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 to perform work under this functional area.

• Remove grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves, and other debris from lawns and paved areas. Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, trims, and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, roads, walls, and other borders using small walking type and/or large mowers (over 2000 lbs.).

• Assists in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping, and polishing.

• Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers up to and over 2000 lbs., backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to the tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.

• Drives and/or operates 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.

• Utilize chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of Grounds Maintenance preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.

• 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 based on position duties.

• 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 this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.

• 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.

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify