Tractor Operator

PRIDE Industries • Ft Campbell, KY

8h • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position: PRIDE Industries Job Description Job: Tractor Operator SCA Occup : 11270 Tractor Operator Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Approval Date: March 2017 POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Tractor Operator operates a diesel or gasoline powered tractor and associated equipment to perform grounds maintenance operations including cutting grass in landscaped and non-landscaped areas of commercial and public grounds. This job class requires practical skill and knowledge of grounds keeping practices, equipment, and using safe work practices.

Requirements

• One or more years of experience in operating tractors or similar heavy equipment;
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and instructions;
• Ability to follow established safety rules applicable to tractor operators, to maintain a safe environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate PPE;
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with coworkers and customers;
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates a tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, and pull objects embedded in ground;
• Pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment;
• Fasten attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders or disc harrows to tractor;
• Monitors and reviews equipment, structures, materials, events, and environment to detect and assess problems. Identifies the cause and evaluates options for the best solution;
• Adheres to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks;
• May lubricate and make minor repairs to tractor and attachments;
• Inspects tractors and equipment per company requirements to ensure proper operation and safe condition;
• Where required, also performs grounds maintenance laborer duties;
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed