Tractor Operator A06

U.S. Marine Corps•Beaufort, SC

About The Position

Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to perform grounds maintenance on level or rolling terrain, including open fields, golf courses, lawns, and roadways. Equipment may include gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes. The operator frequently controls attached equipment from the tractor seat using hydraulic or mechanical controls, connects equipment through mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines, and makes equipment adjustments. Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment. The position includes providing courteous, friendly customer service; assisting customers and helping resolve problems; following safety regulations and procedures; using required safety equipment; reporting hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, and property damage; and supporting equal employment opportunity principles and prevention of sexual harassment. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge and ability to manipulate tractor and equipment controls simultaneously.
Skill operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads.
Knowledge of equipment connections, including mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.
Skill performing grounds-maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of the operating characteristics and capabilities of tractors and towed or attached equipment.
Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver's licenses.
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds independently and objects over 45 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls.
Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate farm-type tractors with towed or attached grounds-maintenance equipment, including mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, loaders, dozer blades, and backhoes.
Operate attached equipment using hydraulic or mechanical controls, including operating boom slope mowers while the tractor travels on level ground or along roads.
Connect and adjust equipment, including making mechanical and hydraulic connections between tractors and equipment.
Select appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds based on soil conditions, and judge lift capacity, weight, and load balance.
Perform operator maintenance, including checking and replenishing fluids, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment, and making adjustments.
Provide courteous customer service, assist customers, determine and resolve problems, and check customer satisfaction.
Follow safety regulations and procedures, use required safety equipment, and promptly report hazards, injuries, occupational illnesses, or property damage.
Support equal employment opportunity principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.