Tractor Operator

This Tractor Operator position is with Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) in Chinle, AZ. This position provides expertise in the safe and efficient operation of tractors and related equipment to support a comprehensive grounds care program for the Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility Housing area and Clinic site throughout the Chinle Service Unit. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Key duties: • Operates tractors, mowers, and related equipment to maintain grounds Performs mowing, trimming, brush removal, weed control, and vegetation management to maintain grounds in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. Performs basic preventive maintenance, including cleaning equipment, checking fluid levels, and monitoring tire conditions. Operates equipment in compliance with established safety procedures and applicable regulations to prevent accidents, injuries, and property damage. Assists with snow removal, debris clearing, and other seasonal grounds maintenance activities as assigned. Loads, transports, and moves soil, gravel, mulch, debris, and other materials using appropriate equipment and attachments. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated in the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire. WG-06: Your resume must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Experience and training that included following simple oral or written instructions and/or work orders, performing Tractor Operator duties, including operation and maintenance of equipment (lawn mowers, utility tractor, skid steers, truck, etc.), use and maintain tools and performing grounds keeping duties, read and understand work orders in order to complete assigned work. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Exerts physical efforts in arm and leg movement to operate equipment. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, and frequently lifts heavy items which may on occasion weight as much as 100 pounds, climbs ladders to prune or trim vegetation. WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works outside where incumbent is exposed to sun and wind and frequently dusty conditions. During winter when removing snow may be exposed to slippery or icy footing Working with equipment with moving parts, incumbent is exposed to cuts, etc. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn while performing tasks that require it and implement appropriate safety practices. Driver's License: A valid State Driver's License is required Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.