Tractor Operator

Indian Health Service • Chinle, AZ

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About The Position

This position provides expertise in the safe and efficient operation of tractors and related equipment to support a comprehensive grounds care program for the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Housing area and Clinic site throughout the Chinle Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

The Tractor Operator maintains grounds by mowing, trimming, removing brush, controlling weeds, and managing vegetation. The role also includes basic preventive equipment maintenance, operating equipment safely, assisting with seasonal grounds maintenance, and moving materials using appropriate equipment and attachments.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position’s duties, as evaluated under the Federal Wage System Job Grading Standards for WG-06.
• Have experience or training following simple oral or written instructions and/or work orders.
• Have experience or training performing Tractor Operator duties, including operating and maintaining equipment such as lawn mowers, utility tractors, skid steers, and trucks.
• Have experience or training using and maintaining tools and performing groundskeeping duties.
• Be able to read and understand work orders to complete assigned work.
• Hold a valid State Driver’s License.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Successfully complete a federal background investigation and financial suitability review as conditions of employment.
• Complete required background investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance of instructions.
• Present two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver’s license presented must be REAL ID-compliant.
• Set up direct deposit for pay.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Competitive-service federal employees applying under Merit Promotion must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level; this requirement does not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• A service agreement of at least six months is required if appointed with recruitment or relocation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, mowers, and related equipment to maintain grounds.
• Perform mowing, trimming, brush removal, weed control, and vegetation management to keep grounds clean, safe, and orderly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance, including cleaning equipment, checking fluid levels, and monitoring tire conditions.
• Operate equipment in compliance with established safety procedures and applicable regulations to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage.
• Assist with snow removal, debris clearing, and other seasonal grounds maintenance activities as assigned.
• Load, transport, and move soil, gravel, mulch, debris, and other materials using appropriate equipment and attachments.

Benefits

• Federal annual leave accrual of 4, 6, or 8 hours per pay period, based on years of federal service.
• Newly appointed federal employees may be offered credit for directly related prior non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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