Tractor Operator NA-06
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Job Location:
Redstone Arsenal, AL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 21 - 25
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
This position is located at Redstone Arsenal Alabama.
Incentives and Bonuses
- Incentives will not be paid.
- 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.
- Completed work is checked for compliance to standard operating practices and special instructions such as depth to plant seeds or depth of the ditch to be dug.
- 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.
- Makes multiple connections between the tractor and attached or towed equipment. Adjusts the equipment for job requirements such as setting the height of mower blades depth of plow blades and the rate of application of sprayer attachments.
- May operate under different conditions such as mud snow and areas where trees and shrubs present operational hazards. Performs minor maintenance on field-type tractors and attached and towed equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of employment
- Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
- Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
- Subject to satisfactory condition of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3 para.2 to include medical exam.
- Incumbent may also be required to complete a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally-controlled facilities.
- Applicant must be physically capable of lifting supplies and materials up to 100 pounds; frequent arm and leg movements to operate tractor controls and exposure to pollen and chemical fumes weather extremes and possible cuts and bruises.
- Work is usually performed out-side. Operator is usually exposed to long periods of hot sun dust and bad weather. Cuts and bruises may result from flying objects and branches hitting the operator.
- Serious injury may result from getting caught in operating equipment or from collisions with automobiles when operating on or near public roads. May be required to wear protective equipment.
- 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.
Qualifications
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicants relevant experience skills knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following:
- Applicant must have one year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment.
- Applicants must have and retain valid drivers license.
- May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operators permit.
- Must have knowledge of tractor and equipment operating characteristics such as tractor gears power ratios braking and turning capacities and equipment power requirements capacities and operating speeds.
- Must be able to manipulate the tractor and equipment controls at the same time.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Initial Cut-Off Date:
- Monday January 12 2026 applications must be received by 11:59 PM (EST). Applications received by the Initial Cut-Off Date will be reviewed and possibly referred to the Selecting Official. Subsequent referrals to the Hiring Manager will occur as additional vacancies become available or at the request of the Hiring Manager.
- The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)
- If you are unable to apply online you can complete a paper application. To get started contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
- Be sure to submit your completed application form along with your resume and any required supporting documents no later than 3:00 pm EST on 03/12/2026 to ensure timely processing.
- Important: Incomplete applications including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Governments interest.
- This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours in a day or more than 40 hours in a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time regular part-time and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours falls after 3:00 PM.
- Non-foreign overseas allowances cost of living (COLA) and differentials will not be paid contingent upon eligibility.
- Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant drivers license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL) from WA MI MN NY or VT. See for details.
- After you apply your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
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Key Skills
- Forklift
- Calipers
- Basic Math
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Math
- Packaging
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Paving
- Fireworks
- Clamp Truck
- Excavator
- Manufacturing
