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Tractor Operator - Killeen, TX (Fort Hood)
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$33,269 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Tractor Operator fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts, and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but the organization may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property such as buildings, roadsides, airfields, and athletic fields. Minor equipment repairs, performing one or more of the following tasks: cut grass using batwing mowers (more than 2000 lbs.), trim hedges and edges around walks, flowerbeds, and wells. Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts, and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws. Operate industrial grade tractors with batwing shredder attachment within the controlled movement area of an airfield. Uses hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools, prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth, using shears and other hand tools, sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Job duties also include the following: planting grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs, watering lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system, picks up and burns/carts away leaves, paper, or other litter. String trimmer and backpack blower. Pass and maintain any required security clearance requirement and comply with Drug Free Workplace policy. Adheres to Operations Security (OPSEC) standard operations procedures. Adheres to Property Control Plan for management of Government Furnished Property (GFP). Adheres to the safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Armed Forces Branch(s), Federal, state, and local safety, environmental and health requirements. Maintain a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) in accordance with AppendixA, EM 385-1-1. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to complete and maintain certification to operate a vehicle on the airfield. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Ability to effectively work with other team members. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information. Detail oriented and basic organizational skills.EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
High school education or GED. 1 year relevant work experience operating industrial grade tractors and batwing shredders within a commercial grounds keeping environment. Ability to organize effectively, delegate responsibility, solve problems quickly and communicate clearly. Ability to manage time effectively and handle both internal and external conflicts. TRDI hires many individuals with and without disabilities, especially those that are transitioning out of theArmed Services:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance