This position is located at Leilehua Golf Course, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Applicant must have one year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment. 2. Applicants must have and retain valid driver's license. May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's permit. Your resume MUST clearly reflect the knowledge and experience listed under both minimum criteria. Applicants who meet minimum criteria will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first.
Works under general supervision of the supervisor or foreman who provides instructions on the depth to be plowed, or spacing between furrows, and on the materials to be used, such as type of fertilizer or seed to dispense.
Incumbent operates a field-type tractor with attached and towed equipment. Plans the order in which work is to be accomplished; transports materials and equipment; and digs, loads, plants, clears, mows and dispenses liquid and solid materials.
May operate under different conditions, such as mud and areas where trees and shrubs present operational hazards. Performs minor maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment.
Must have knowledge of tractor, equipment operating characteristics such as tractor gears, power ratios, braking, turning capacities, equipment power requirements, capacities and operating speeds.
Performs the work according to established methods or special instructions. Makes difficult judgements concerning tractor operations; selects power settings, gears, and the order in which the work is to be accomplished.
Responsible for operator maintenance on tractors and equipment such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment and making necessary adjustments.
Frequently requires continuing arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls and manipulate equipment controls.
Often lifts and handles heavy equipment attachments when connecting them to the tractor. Lifts materials such as bags of fertilizer and seed weighing up to 100 pounds.