Tractor Operator
Tractor Operator
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Job Description
Tractor Operator
Location: Fort Riley Kansas Grounds
Type: NonExempt
Work Schedule: Full Time Day Shift
Compensation: $18.83 $18.83 per hour
Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible parttime and fulltime employees.
FullTime benefits of a Tractor Operator at Tessera include:
- Medical Dental Vision 401(k) retirement plan Life & ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- Health and Welfare Benefit $4.75 per hour worked)
- 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 a national nonprofit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our missionfocused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Tessera is seeking a driven and positive Tractor Operator with a professional attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch planting grass flowers trees and shrubs pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees removing grass from cracks in sidewalks and pavement irrigation erosion control cleanup of turf areas and carts away debris litter and other items. Water all grass trees shrubs flowerbeds and improve areas when needed. Shall maintain grounds and road shoulders for the areas specified.
- Removes snow from walks driveways roads or parking lots using shovel and snow blower spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
- Mows trims and edges turf areas using small and large tools and equipment (up to and over 2000 lbs. Items to include but not limited to mowers lawn vacuum/blowing devices rakes tractors equipment with mowing accessories string trimmers edgers and other equipment (not to exceed a total weight of 25000 lbs) as required to perform work under this functional area.
- Remove grass trimming trash fallen leaves and other debris from lawns and paved areas. Mulches weeds removes thatch aerates trims and edges around flower beds walks pathways roads walls and other borders using small walking type and/or large mowers (over 2000 lbs..
- Assists in the repair of roads walks buildings and mechanical equipment and may clean comfort stations offices workshop areas and parking lots by sweeping washing mopping and polishing.
- Fastens attachments such as graders plows rollers mowers up to and 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 such as tightening bolts and replacing washers cotter pins and screws.
- Drives and/or operates gasoline or dieselpowered tractors (not to exceed a total weight of 25000 lbs) gang mowers chain saws brush cutters hedge trimmers and other equipment to move materials draw implements tow trailers pull out objects embedded in the ground pull cable of winch to raise lower or load heavy material or equipment trim prune repair clean all service grounds.
- Utilize chainsaws to safely cut down limbs and trees.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of Grounds Maintenance preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a casebycase basis.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to reach kneel walk stand and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion reaching lifting kneeling and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time climbing in and out of a vehicle and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- Valid state drivers license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tesseras insurance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and EVerify will be conducted for this position.
Union Affiliation:
This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 101.
To Apply: Visit our website at www.tessera to complete an application.
Current Employees: need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance.
Tessera is a national nonprofit government contractor that is dedicated to Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our missionfocused culture our Core Values Diversity Partnership Commitment Integrity and Quality and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Tessera is here to help you with the recruitment process.
If you require an accommodation or support please contact us at
ext. 349 or email.
Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled Tessera participates in EVerify
Employment Type
Full-Time
