Tractor Operator - FUL

This position is located in Natchez Trace Parkway, in the Division of Facility Management. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

This position is located at the Natchez Trace Parkway in the Port Gibson Maintenance District, Port Gibson, Mississippi. The primary function of Tractor Operators during the main growing season, from spring to fall, is to mow and maintain the roadsides along the parkway and its access roads. This includes all aspects of maintaining the landscape including operation of tractors, 15' rotary mowers, zero turn and front-deck mowers, string trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, and other equipment. The operator is also responsible for maintenance of all equipment used in maintaining the landscape. Tractor Operators also perform some general maintenance on the parkway's infrastructure. This includes pavement maintenance such as crack sealing, patching holes, cleaning ditches and bridges, and pulling road shoulders as well as building maintenance including plumbing, painting, roofing, rough carpentry, and minor electrical work. Tractor operators also occasionally perform some custodial duties at public rest stations and park offices. Tractor operators assist in the removal of hazardous trees and limbs and serve as the primary equipment operators. Tractor operators are expected to respond to emergency call outs outside of regular work hours for downed and hazardous trees and limbs on the road. Tractor operators often work independently or in small groups away from administrative areas and therefore possess all necessary authority and autonomy to carry out normal duty assignments. For additional information about this position, please contact: Kristy Boscheinen, Chief of Facility Maintenance, Natchez Trace Parkway Kristy_Boscheinen@nps.gov

Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement within 180 days of entry on duty. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*