Tractor Operator

Skookum•Fort Riley, KS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tractor Operator maintains grounds and road shoulders at Fort Riley in Junction City, Kansas. Work includes landscaping, turf care, snow removal, equipment operation, and related grounds and facility maintenance. The operator uses gasoline- or diesel-powered tractors and a range of landscaping and maintenance equipment, including attachments, to move materials, tow trailers, mow, trim, prune, and perform other assigned work. The position may also assist with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots. Employees must be able to meet the stated physical demands, with reasonable accommodations considered on a case-by-case basis. Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor focused on creating opportunities for people with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. The organization describes its culture as mission-focused and grounded in its values of Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, with a commitment to a safe and respectful workplace. This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 101.

Requirements

Valid state driver's license and ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera's insurance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access; a background check and E-Verify will be conducted.
For access to the federal military installation, a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, is required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods; duties may also require sitting for several hours, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and using stairs.
Perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

One year of grounds maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Weed and cultivate landscape beds; apply mulch; plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs; prune and trim shrubs and trees; remove grass from pavement cracks; perform irrigation and erosion control; and clean up turf areas and debris.
Water grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds, and improvement areas as needed, and maintain assigned grounds and road shoulders.
Remove snow from walks, driveways, roads, and parking lots using shovels and snow blowers, and spread salt on walkways and other areas.
Mow, trim, and edge turf areas with small and large tools and equipment, including mowers, lawn vacuum or blowing devices, rakes, tractors, string trimmers, and edgers.
Remove grass clippings, trash, fallen leaves, and other debris from lawns and paved areas; mulch, weed, remove thatch, aerate, and trim and edge around beds and other borders.
Assist with repairs to roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment; clean comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots as needed.
Attach and adjust tractor implements such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows; lubricate equipment and make minor repairs to tractors and attachments.
Operate gasoline- or diesel-powered tractors, gang mowers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and other equipment to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull embedded objects, operate winches, and maintain service grounds.
Use chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.