Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR)
TRACTOR OPERATOR
Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR), Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, 78417
Summary
This position is located in the Recreation Branch, Recreation Division, Recreational Services Department, Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary function of this position is the maintenance and upkeep of grounds and the RV park to ensure they are always in excellent condition.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Operates farm‑type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front‑end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes.
Frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls.
Equipment may be powered to maintain grounds by direct drive or a power take‑off.
Makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments.
Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment.
Works on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways.
Receives oral and written assignments from the supervisor or higher‑grade worker.
Selects appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations, based on various soil conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation conducted via fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I‑9.
May be required to pass pre‑employment examinations.
A valid State driver’s license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must have salary sent to a financial institution of choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; frequently lifts up to 50 lbs, occasionally heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes.
Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
Work is performed both inside and outside; will be exposed to extreme heat/cold.
Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non‑government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to‑and‑from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to‑and‑from dates, and address of the agency/organization.
Knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers.
Skilled in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads.
Knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor, connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.
Skilled in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.
Knowledge of equipment capabilities. Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver’s licenses.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part‑time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
Relocation Authorization
No Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Key Requirements / Conditions of Employment
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E‑VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
Note Applicants have the ability to perform an E‑Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self‑Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Education This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Stability of Federal Civilian Service.
People with passion for doing work that matters.
Quality of Work Life Balance.
Special Requirements Some positions have special requirements – Position is a non‑critical, sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE‑450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500‑7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government‑issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis. This activity is a Drug‑Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. 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.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities
Operates farm‑type tractors and towed or attached equipment such as gang mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, front‑end loading devices, movable dozer blades, and backhoes.
Frequently operates towed or attached equipment from the seat of the tractor through hydraulic or mechanical controls.
Equipment may be powered to maintain grounds by direct drive or a power take‑off.
Makes multiple mechanical and hydraulic connections between the towed or attached equipment and the tractor and makes numerous equipment adjustments.
Performs operator maintenance on tractors and equipment.
Works on level or rolling terrain in such areas as open fields, golf courses, lawns, and along roadways.
Receives oral and written assignments from the supervisor or higher‑grade worker.
Selects appropriate gears, power settings, and speeds for equipment operations, based on various soil conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation conducted via fingerprint identification and background inquiry forms.
Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must complete a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I‑9.
May be required to pass pre‑employment examinations.
A valid State driver’s license is required to operate motor vehicles.
Must have salary sent to a financial institution of choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be able to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; frequently lifts up to 50 lbs, occasionally heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
Operators are subject to drafts, noise, and varying temperatures. Exposed to weather and temperature extremes outside, as well as high noise levels, vibrations, and jolts from tractor and towed equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and fumes.
Must follow safety practices and wear issued safety equipment.
Work is performed both inside and outside; will be exposed to extreme heat/cold.
Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non‑government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to‑and‑from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to‑and‑from dates, and address of the agency/organization.
Knowledge and ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time, e.g., operate tractors while raising and lowering gang mowers.
Skilled in operating boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes while operating the tractor on level ground or along roads.
Knowledge of equipment to make multiple connections from the equipment to the tractor, connecting mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines.
Skilled in performing tasks associated with grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of operating characteristics of the tractor and towed or attached equipment.
Knowledge of equipment capabilities. Possess or be able to obtain applicable state and/or government driver’s licenses.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part‑time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
Relocation Authorization
No Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Key Requirements / Conditions of Employment
Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Social Security Card is required.
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E‑VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
Note Applicants have the ability to perform an E‑Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self‑Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
Education This position does not have a positive education requirement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long‑term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.).
Stability of Federal Civilian Service.
People with passion for doing work that matters.
Quality of Work Life Balance.
Special Requirements Some positions have special requirements – Position is a non‑critical, sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form. Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE‑450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500‑7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government‑issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non‑merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis. This activity is a Drug‑Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce. 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.
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