Tractor Operator

Overview

Subsidiary: T&H Services

Job Title: Tractor Operator

Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday – Friday

Work Location: Blackstone, VA

Labor Category: Non-Exempt | CBA

Clearance Level: Secret

Travel Requirement: N/A

Pay Rate: $20.99/hour

Health & Welfare: $8.00 up to 40 hours per week to be used toward benefit premiums

Shift Assignments: at the discretion of site management (1st shift base hourly rate; 2nd shift base hourly rate $20.99 plus 5% shift differential; 3rd shift base hourly rate $20.99 plus 10% shift differential)

The Tractor Operator drives gasoline or diesel-powered tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground, or pull cable or winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment.

• Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers (over 2000 lbs.), backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to the tractor.
• Adjusts equipment for proper operation.
• Lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments (e.g., tightening bolts, replacing washers, cotter pins, screws).
• Operates a variety of commercial vehicles, such as 4-wheel-drive tractors, zero-turn mowers, street sweeping equipment, backhoes, skid loaders, fork trucks, dump trucks, snow plowing equipment, etc.
• Tows equipment such as rotary mowers, grader bar, sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, etc.
• Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds and road medians.
• Frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls, including mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, and movable dozer blades.
• Performs preventive maintenance on grounds maintenance equipment (filters, fluids, lubrication schedules, spark plug replacement, belt and mower deck adjustments, mower blade sharpening and balancing, equipment cleaning).
• Operates various grounds maintenance equipment (jackhammers, weed eaters, powered wheelbarrows, motorized man lifts, post-hole diggers, etc.).
• Prunes trees and shrubbery with hand tools, hedge trimmers and chainsaw.
• Couples equipment to the tractor and makes required adjustments during operation.
• Completes daily equipment inspection sheets or manufacturers required maintenance schedules.
• Adheres to company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year successful experience safely driving industrial or commercial tractors.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years related experience and/or formal vocational/technical training. Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may be substituted for the equivalent.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Displays courtesy and skill in dealing with internal and external customers, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to interact well with others in a team setting or alone and be able to change jobs on short notice.
• Must be capable of working under tight time constraints in a high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow basic operating instructions.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Highly motivated, flexible, organized and detail oriented.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Must have knowledge of worksite safety, occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record, in accordance with company policy, to operate vehicles or equipment as required for the position.
• Must be able to successfully complete a drug/alcohol test, criminal record check, and motor vehicle check.

• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, carrying, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work on-call, alternate, and extended shift schedules when necessary to meet mission requirements, including weekends and holidays.
• Work may be performed indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces, at heights, and around various hazards with appropriate PPE.

All candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check, motor vehicle record review, and a 5-panel drug test, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

We offer a flexible benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, TRICARE Supplemental, critical illness coverage, employee discounts, wellness seminars, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, optional long-term disability, paid leave, a 401(k) plan, and identity theft protection...

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