Tractor Operator Leader

Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Kings Bay (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation

Job summary

This federal position at Trident Lakes Golf Course Branch supports Morale, Welfare and Recreation at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. You will lead tractor operators, train greenskeepers, and ensure proper use of mowers, trucks, and power equipment to maintain golf course grounds.

Responsibilities include operating gas/diesel tractors, maintaining irrigation, applying chemicals, and teaching safety practices. Work is outdoors with varied conditions and requires a state driver license.

Qualifications

• Need experience operating golf course mowing and related equipment.
• Ability to train others in safe operation of tools and machinery.
• Capable of following safety protocols and directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractor-based mowers and power equipment; instruct others in use.
• Maintain tees, greens, fairways, and hazards; perform repairs as needed.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides per manufacturer guidance.
• Maintain irrigation and watering systems; perform site clean-up and debris removal.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and tools.

Skills

Mowing equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

Tool handling

Safety compliance

Instruction/Training

Tools

Gas/diesel tractors

Sprinkler/irrigation systems

Loader/haulage equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Trident Lakes Golf Course Branch of Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. The purpose of this position is to lead and work alongside tractor operators/greenskeepers, and to train and evaluate them in the proper use and operation of hand and power tools, mowers, tractors, trucks, and other power equipment needed to maintain tees, greens, fairways, sand traps, roughs, trees, and shrubbery.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates gas and diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment and instructs others in the proper use of this equipment, including a 3, 5, 7, and 9 gang real mower, off-set counter-balanced rotary mower, sand trap rake, fertilizer spreader, sod cutter, stump remover, front-end loader, back-hoe, and grading blade.
• Operates a dump truck and other types of heavy duty equipment and teaches co-workers in the proper use of this equipment that is needed to do daily maintenance, make special repairs, construct new tees, greens, or hazards, and to do tree pruning, trimming, or planting.
• Mows lawns, fairways, roughs, and tees at designated cuts; removes debris, dead gras, broken tree limbs, leaves, and keeps assigned areas clean, presentable, and as attractive as possible, depending on the season and weather conditions.
• Applies the proper amount of fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and nemacides according to the manufacture's directions and instructions and instructs others in the proper handling techniques of the above chemicals.
• Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around buildings, fences, shelters, tee markers, yardage identification markers, trees, shrubbery, cart paths, sidewalks, and other such locations using hand tools, such as a shovel, hoe, rake, pruning sheers, and othe5r types of specialized hand tools.
• Maintains, repairs, and installs watering system lines, sprinkler heads, and low voltage electric lines and switches associated with an automatic watering system and teaches others how to work on the watering system.
• Operates a truckster, trap trimmer, portable pump, utility mowers, weed eaters, and several types of hand tools.
• Uses gas powered mechanical golf ball retriever to pick up range balls.
• Loads and unloads resale and stock merchandise from cars and trucks, moves furniture, chairs, and tables, supplies and stock and does maintenance and repair work such as replacing light bulbs.
• Performs preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered machinery.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State driver's license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls.
• Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts heavier items with assistance or with mechanical lifting devices.
• Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes.
• Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
• Work is performed both inside and outside - will be exposed to extreme heat/cold.
• Must currently be employed by MWR Kings Bay, GA.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Must have a high degree of skill to maneuver driver operated machinery in small places, tight and confined spaces, in small turning radiuses, and on hills, and steep grades.
• Must have a high degree of manual skill and prior work experience to work safely with powered hand tools.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and accomplish work independently and with minimal supervision.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

Relocation

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

Key Requirements/Conditions Of Employment

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
• Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE

Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional Information

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance

Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to [e-mail] to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Additional perks you will be able to benefit from

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - A FREE program provided by CNIC that is accessible to all employees, members of your family, whether in your household or not, offering 24/7/365 access to specialized private support.
• Access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation Programs to include Golf Courses, Marinas, Gyms/Fitness Centers, Bowling Centers, Restaurants Pools, Base libraries and more!
• Discounted Tickets and Travel options and outdoor recreation rentals!
• Shopping privileges at the Navy Exchange!
• Access to professional development resources.

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