Tractor Operator

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Government and Defense Services is seeking a tractor operator to move materials and operate heavy equipment, including tractors, compost turners, and related attachments. Duties include performing routine prep, loading, and travel across outdoor work sites in varying weather and terrain.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 2 years of tractor operation experience, and a valid Class C Driver's License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of tractor operation experience.
• Valid Class C State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor and attached equipment to move materials, tow-trailers, and load or unload heavy material.
• Operate tractor to mow vegetation along roads, ditches, culverts and uneven terrain.
• Install and adjust attachments, perform minor repairs, lubricate and maintain equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Operates gasoline or diesel-powered tractor, compost turner, stake bed trucks, and bobcat. Performs all other duties assigned to satisfy the operational requirements of the contract.

Primary Job Functions

• Moves materials, draw implements, tow-trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground, or pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment.
• Operates tractor to mow vegetation along roads, ditches, culverts and other uneven terrain.
• Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to 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.

Education, Experience and Certification

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of tractor operation experience.
• Valid Class C State Driver's License.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work is subject to extreme temperatures, noise, and inclement weather conditions and other conditions determined by the nature of the job.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; stand for an 8 hour shift
• Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft surfaces, cement structures and surfaces at variable heights.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work as a team player; and work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively

Financial Responsibilities

• No

People Management

• No

Travel Requirements

• No

Compensation

In addition to the base hourly wage, this position includes a $7.00 per hour fringe benefit rate, provided in accordance with applicable contract requirements.

The rate for this position is $24.46. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of benefits based on applicable bargaining unit agreements.

This description is not intended to be an 'all inclusive' list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE'S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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