Tractor Operator

National Cemetery Administration; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Tractor Operator at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles, California. The role involves operating a range of equipment and performing first-line maintenance to support daily cemetery operations.

Operates tractors and assorted vehicles, performs tasks on varied terrain, and handles basic repairs and safety checks. This is a fulltime, on-site position with possible overtime to meet cemetery needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor and utility tractors with attachments (mower blade, seeder, aerator)
• Perform daily checks and basic maintenance (oil, fluids, tire pressure)
• Drive licensed vehicles on cemetery grounds and transport supplies
• Use hand tools (shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows) to complete tasks
• Work overtime, weekends and holidays as needed to meet cemetery needs

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Los Angeles National Cemetery in Los Angeles, California.

Key Responsibilities

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles.

Responsible for safe operation and use of equipment in accomplishment of tasks necessary.

The incumbent will operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to, tractor and utility type tractors with limited number of powered and non-powered attachments (mower blade, small scrape blade, lawn seeder-fertilizer, leaf mulcher, aerator, mulcher, and other attachments) pickup trucks, excavator, backhoe, dumpers, utility vehicles, skid steer, spreaders, aerial bucket lifts, forklifts, power pressure washers, and augers.

Incumbent will be responsible for the safe operation of all equipment over varied terrain. Power equipment used may include compressors, generators, jackhammers, rock washers, drills, chain saws, rototillers, sod-cutters, etc. Operates licensed vehicles on public roadways to pick up and/or delivers supplies and equipment. Drives a variety of equipment which has an assortment of towed or attached accessories powered by take-off, hydraulic pumps or by direct drive from wheels.

The operator must maneuver around markers, trees, shrubs, and other obstacles. Vehicles are driven within the cemetery in both the developed and undeveloped areas over rough and uneven terrain. In the operation of the above vehicles or equipment, the incumbent would transport personnel, equipment, and supplies to various work areas for performing assigned job tasks. Also uses hand tools such as shovels, rakes, picks, pry bars, hand tampers, sanders, and wheelbarrows.

Performs first echelon operator's maintenance on assigned equipment, such as checking oil, checking water, tire pressure, and grease fittings. Reports any needed major repairs or safety problems immediately to supervisors or Director. Performs minor repairs to vehicles and equipment. Cleans equipment daily. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends.

Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery.

Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Tractor Operator/ PD1607634 The full performance level of this position is WG - 07.

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.97 – $32.66/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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