Seasonal Tractor Operator-Fairchild AFB

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** Seasonal Tractor Operator – Fairchild AFB
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* Location:

** Airway Heights, Washington – Fairchild AFB
** Type:
** Non-Exempt, Regular
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* Work Schedule:

** Full-Time/ Day Shift/ (Mon – Fri)
** Anticipated start date:
May 4th, 2026.
**** Compensation:** $24.13 - $24.13/hour + an additional $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout with qualifying health insurance)
** Benefits:
** Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
** Full-Time benefits of a Seasonal Tractor Operator at Tessera include:
*** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance* $5.09/hour Health and Welfare Benefit (cash payout with qualifying health insurance)
* Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
* 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
* Potential shared earning bonus
* Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
* Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
* Verizon wireless discount
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose-driven culture, our core values - Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity - and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment for our employees.

Tessera is seeking a hardworking and motivated Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker with a positive/helpful attitude.
** This is a temporary position and is expected to run up to but no longer than November 30th, 2026.
**** Typical duties include but are not limited to:**
* ** Equipment Operations:
** Operate gasoline- or diesel-powered tractors, gang mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, and similar equipment. Use equipment to move materials, tow trailers, pull out embedded objects, load heavy materials, and perform trimming, pruning, and grounds-cleaning tasks.
* ** Equipment Maintenance:
** Attach and adjust implements such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (including those over 2,000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows. Perform basic maintenance including lubrication and minor repairs (tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, screws, etc.).
* ** Mowing:
** Mow, trim, edge, and maintain turf areas using small and large equipment (including machinery over 2,000 lbs.). Remove grass clippings, leaves, trash, and debris from lawns and paved surfaces. Mulch, weed, aerate, dethatch, and edge around flower beds, sidewalks, roads, and other landscaped borders.
* ** Landscaping:
** Weed and cultivate landscape beds; apply mulch; plant grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Prune and trim shrubs and trees; remove vegetation from pavement cracks. Support irrigation tasks, erosion control, and general cleanup of turf and landscaped areas. Water grass, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds as needed to maintain healthy grounds.
* ** Repairs:
** Assist with minor repairs to roads, walkways, buildings, and mechanical equipment. Perform basic cleaning of comfort stations, offices, workshop areas, and parking lots (sweeping, mopping, washing, etc.).
* Wear required PPE daily, including safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and Tessera uniform.
* Perform all duties of a Grounds Maintenance Worker as needed.
* Maintain professionalism in both appearance and conduct.
* Work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
* All Other Duties as Assigned
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* Qualifications:

*** Experience operating and maintaining heavy and light equipment, including tractors, mowers, and hand-held power tools, with the ability to safely attach and adjust implements.
* Working knowledge of grounds maintenance and landscaping practices, such as mowing, trimming, planting, pruning, and general site upkeep.
* Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and minor repairs…