Tractor Operator: Grounds & Transportation Specialist

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tractor Operator position is located in the Engineering Department within the Facilities Management Service Line at the Des Moines VA Medical Center.

The role operates tractors and related mobile equipment to transport passengers and cargo between facilities; performs grounds installation, maintenance and repair; and conducts routine equipment adjustments and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, efficient and dependable facility operations.

Qualifications

• CLASS D Chauffeur license with Passenger Endorsement (screen out).
• PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Outdoor work; lifting up to 100 pounds with assistance; exposure to weather, noise, dust and vehicle hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operates a full range of vehicles and mobile equipment to support campus transportation and logistics.
• Transports patients, coworkers, medical records, supplies, and materials between VA locations.
• Selects safe travel routes using current road, weather, and traffic conditions.
• Loads/unloads cargo following safe handling and tie down procedures.
• Mows, seeds, sodding, fertilizing, planting, watering, pruning, mulching, and grounds maintenance.
• Operates tractors and attachments for grounds projects; handles steep or rough terrain.
• Troubleshoots operating problems and maintains logs of usage and maintenance.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Job description

The Tractor Operator position is located in the Engineering Department within the Facilities Management Service Line at the Des Moines VA Medical Center.

The role operates tractors and related mobile equipment to transport passengers and cargo between facilities; performs grounds installation, maintenance and repair; and conducts routine equipment adjustments and preventive maintenance to ensure safe, efficient and dependable facility operations.