TRACTOR OPERATOR (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE), NA-5705-06
What you'd do
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.
Major duties
What to Expect Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes. Makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments. Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment. 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. Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movement to work tractor controls. Lifts and carries objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
What are we looking for? Work requires knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers. Skill in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads. Knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor, connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines. Skill in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance. Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment. Knowledge of equipment capabilities. Must possess or be able to obtain applicable government operator permits. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
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