Tractor Operator

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Perform The Duties Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. The incumbent must have experience that demonstrates ability to perform work as a tractor operator. This experience must have included: Operate a variety of tractors under a variety of environmental conditions; Skill in manipulation of equipment controls to perform a variety of tasks (e.g. mowing, earth moving, etc.); Ability to compensate for changing surface conditions (e.g. steep slopes, wet and/or slick hillsides, etc.); Knowledge of the operating characteristics of a variety of tractors, attachments and equipment controls; Skill in the manipulation of towed or attached equipment to perform specific tasks; Knowledge of equipment to be able to make multiple connections from equipment to tractor (e.g. connecting mechanical drift shafts and hydraulic lines); Ability to perform preventative and minor corrective maintenance on a variety of tractors and attachments. Volunteer Experience: 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, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.