Tractor Operator NA-06.

Duties

Incumbent operates a field-type tractor with attached and towed equipment.
Packages the order in which work is to be accomplished;
Transports materials and equipment;
Digs, loads, plants, clears, mows and dispenses liquid and solid materials.
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.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment: Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required. Meets qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. One-year probationary period may be required. Satisfactorily completes an employment verification (E-Verify) check. Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation.
• Work is usually performed outside. 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
• A qualified candidate must possess the following:
• One year related experience in operating and performing minor maintenance on a field-type tractor and associated equipment.
• Applicants must have and retain valid driver's license.
• May be required to obtain a Government motor vehicle operator's 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

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.)

To apply, 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 12:00pm AKT on 12/31/2026 to ensure timely processing.

Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.

PCS Costs: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.

Allowances and Differentials: 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.

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT.

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