Tractor Operator

Veterans Health Administration

Leavenworth (KS)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Tractor Operator at the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS. You will operate wheel-mounted tractors and a broad range of ground-maintenance equipment to keep grounds safe and well-maintained.

Responsibilities include inspections, change and attachment handling, material transport, snow removal, irrigation work, and assisting with landscape upkeep. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with competitive pay.

Qualifications

Experience operating tractors and ground-maintenance equipment.
Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance before/after use.
Operate and maneuver ground maintenance attachments safely.

Responsibilities

Operating wheel-mounted tractors and ground-maintenance equipment.
Operating vehicle fleet and transporting materials between locations.
Performing pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and recording logs.
Assisting with snow removal, irrigation work, and landscaping tasks.
Completing daily VA vehicle logs and ensuring cargo is secured.

Skills

Tractor operation

Grounds maintenance equipment

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Snow removal equipment

Tools

Backhoe

Skid loader

Trencher

Front-end loader

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Facilities Maintenance Service (FMS) of the Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center in Leavenworth, KS.

Key Responsibilities

Operating wheel-mounted tractors and a variety of powered ground maintenance equipment, including mowers, aerators, seeders, sprayers, and spreaders; Operating hydraulic, power take-off (PTO), and attachment controls; Connecting and disconnecting tractor attachments; Navigating both open and obstacle-rich areas, ensuring efficient and safe ground coverage and avoiding damage to landscaping, property, or infrastructure; Performing routine inspections and operator level preventive maintenance on assigned equipment before and after use; Operating facility vehicles, such as pickup trucks and 4x4 utility vehicles (up to 11⁄2 ton), to transport materials, tools, equipment, and occasionally personnel between work locations; Delivering and picking up supplies, ground maintenance materials, and equipment from vendors or storage facilities; Operating vehicles for fleet transport, oil changes, shuttle operation, and other support tasks as directed; Performing pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections, reports vehicle defects, and ensures cargo is properly loaded and secured; Completes daily logs for VA vehicles, recording mileage, fuel usage, trip purpose, and vehicle condition; Using backhoes, trenchers, skid loaders, and front-end loaders to support grounds-maintenance activities; Removing tree stumps and large rocks and excavating areas for the repair or replacement of underground irrigation piping using a backhoe; Cutting narrow trenches for sprinkler systems, drainage piping, and low-voltage landscape lighting using a trencher; Moving mulch, soil, gravel, compost, debris, leaves, and branches with skid loaders and front-end loaders and assists with snow-removal activities; Grading and preparing grounds using appropriate equipment and attachments; Utilizing tractor-mounted or truck-mounted snow removal equipment such as plows, blowers, and sand/salt spreaders to clear snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances; Performing supplementary grounds maintenance and manual labor tasks such as raking, shoveling, landscaping, planting, trash/debris removal, and minor repairs to facility grounds and outdoor infrastructure; Performing related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4::30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized.

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 $27.53 – $32.12/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

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