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Tractor Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)


Hourly Salary: USD 21 - 21
Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary


This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Gateway Hills Golf course on Lackland Airforce Base.

This is a flexible position with guaranteed 00 hours per week. May work up to 40 hours per week. Scheduled as needed. Employees appointed to a flexible category position are not eligible for benefits.

Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to frequently stoop bend reach and climb.


Duties

Operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses at the golf course. Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to the following: mowers aerators plows harrows clippers sprayers disks post hole diggers moveable dozer blades backhoe and other equipment ranging from small handheld applicators to tractor drawn liquid and solid dispensers. Makes all adjustments to equipment to ensure proper settings connections and mechanical soundness of equipment. Observes all safety rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation. Performs operator maintenance on field-type tractors and related equipment. Carries a variety of materials on truck such as soil tree trunks and limbs cuttings water and etc. Drives truck throughout base and to/from the Golf Course. Operates such driving controls as brake pedals clutch pedal gear shift lever and accelerator. Must apply knowledge of the trucks turning and braking capacity load limits and clearance. Performs operator maintenance such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels examining and changing filters changing and sharpening blades lubricating equipment and making necessary adjustments. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date 09/03/2026

Business Based Action Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Must have the experience in operating and performing maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
1. Ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time.
2. Knowledge of equipment to make connections on mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.
3. Skill to manipulate equipment over different types of terrain.
4. Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline diesel or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10000 and up to 26000 pounds.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. (Format example: Employer name position title beginning and ending dates of employment with summary of duties etc.)

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


Required Experience:

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