Tractor Operator

Summary This position is located at the Bath VAMC. The incumbent of this position serves as a tractor operator, and laborer assigned to the Grounds and Transportation Department within the Facilities Management Service. Responsibilities Cutting down trees and trimming branches of various sizes. Trimming and shaping shrubs and plants located throughout the facility. Moving furniture and other heavy equipment and materials for other trades. Helping other trades in demolition and construction tasks as needed. Removing snow from walks, roadways, and parking lots, etc. Spreading various materials on icy spots, and other duties related to snow removal. Changing implements on equipment to include but not limited to, removing mower decks and Installing snowplow blades, snow blowers and sweepers. Installing salters on various equipment for the winter season. Removing buckets on small utility tractors and installing plow blades on all different types of plow equipment. Drives pick-up truck or dump truck to haul wood, soil, sand debris to storage location around facility as needed. Performing preventative maintenance such as air and oil filters, grease fittings, sharpen and replace mower blades, brushes and replace cutting edges on plows and loader buckets. Inspecting vehicles and equipment prior to and during their use each day, checking radiator, motor oil, gasoline, tires, battery, and the general appearance of the vehicle. Incumbent will be expected to operate the following equipment: chemical de-icing sprayers, box sanders, utility tractors with hydraulic operated loader, riding lawn mowers, riding lawn sweepers, garden tillers, tractor drawn aerators, trailers, over-seeder spreaders, chainsaws, extended pruning saws, or other hand and power tools associated with laborer tasks. Incumbent will drive various types of vehicles and equipment in the light to medium duty range, to haul wood, soil, and debris to storage locations around the facility as needed. Incumbent's duties are assigned daily or on an as-needed basis. Drives on all types of roads and surfaces, and traffic conditions. Checks and services vehicles for the following items: water, oil, fuel, batteries, tires, lights, horn, windshield wipers, cleanliness, etc. Performs assigned tasks independently following established schedules, procedures and methods. Attaches equipment to tractors and makes required adjustments to ensure proper height, depth, spacing and spreading capability of equipment. Operates power tools and hand tools to mow grass and weeds, trim hedges, prune shrubs and small trees, blow and rake leaves, shovel debris, etc. Provides regular maintenance on equipment and makes emergency repairs when necessary and the maintenance mechanic is not available. Uses one-ton gasoline driven roller with manual steering. Uses jackhammers for blacktop or concrete, put down blacktop (hot patch) for potholes or larger areas after excavation. Performs duties related to grounds maintenance, as a tractor operator and/or laborer. Work Schedule: 7AM-3:30PM, M-F Position Description Title/PD#: Tractor Operator PD# 06065A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Must possess a valid state driver's license. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2024. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Motor Vehicles Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work requires standing, walking, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping and reaching, pushing and pulling of equipment. The employee must be able to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment. Education None. Additional Information This occupation is currently approved for a Veterans Health Administration enterprise-wide Critical Skills Incentive through [insert date]. Candidates may be eligible for a lump sum CSI for a pro-rated amount if onboard prior to the CSI expiration date. Eligible candidates will be required to sign a service agreement agreeing to an obligated service period and failure to complete the obligated service period may result in a debt for the unearned portion of the CSI. Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Created: 2024-10-23