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Tractor Operator

Ft Liberty, NC

Range Control and Airfield Grounds Maintenance

Full Time - Hourly

PD Systems is looking to hire Tractor Operators to perform range and airfield grass cutting and grounds maintenance services for the Range Control, Pope, Simmons, and Camp Mackall Army Airfield activities to include, but not limited to mowing, bush hogging, policing, edging, trimming, and other general grounds maintenance of approximately 2,416 acres at Fort Liberty, North Carolina.

Essential Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities :

Tractor Operators perform grounds maintenance to include mowing, bush hogging, policing, edging, trimming and general grounds maintenance of berms, firing points, airfields and other range associated grounds.
Operates work related vehicles and equipment including but not limited to gasoline or diesel-powered tractors, mowers, tow trailers, load materials, or equipment.
Performs general operator level maintenance on equipment and machinery.

Minimum Qualifications :

Tractor Operators must be able to operate standard equipment associated with grounds maintenance, to include agricultural tractors and associated attachments including but not limited to front end bucket loader, 20' batwing mower deck, bush hog cutter weed eaters, and various hand tools, etc.

Must be able to perform grounds policing operations prior to every mowing operation. This grounds policing operation is an integral part of the grass mowing operation. Policing includes all tree limbs, scrap lumber, boxes, bottles, cans, paper, cardboard, rags, scrap metals, rocks, wire, and other debris to be collected and disposed of in the on-site dumpster or as directed.

Maintenance / grass cutting is based on a four-week cycle, with approximately 1,200 acres at the airfields, and 1,216 acres at the ranges, for a total of 2,416 acres being completely mowed, trimmed, bush hogged, and policed on a four-week cycle during the growing season, and every six to eight weeks during the limited growing season. During the limited growing season on SAAF, personnel shall be required to perform deicing of the runways using a tractor.

Tractor Operators that have prior experience performing range sustainment and grass cutting at Ft. Liberty, NC will be given preference.

Must have a minimum of two years prior experience operating mowers (regular and zero turn) under 2000 pounds and weed eaters.

Position will require the use and operation of a variety of equipment and hand tools.

Tractor Operators must be able to obtain contractor pass for the installation.

Must possess a current valid state issued driver's license.

Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.

Physical Demands :

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Prolonged sitting, walking, bending, and kneeling will be required.

Work Environment :

Tractor Operators must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.

Hours of Operation & Location :

The normal work hours during the week are 6 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pm, however work hours can change due to government requirements.

PD Systems is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

PD Systems is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Employment decisions at PD Systems are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Job offers may be contingent upon undergoing a pre-employment background check and / or drug screening.

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