What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tractor Operator position at Skookum Contract Services?
Tractor Operator
Location: Fort Riley, Kansas - Grounds
Type: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift
Compensation: $16.75-$16.75/hour
Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.
Full-Time benefits of a Tractor Operator at Skookum include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- $4.41/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
- Flexible Spending Account for both medical and dependent care
- 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
- Potential shared earning bonus
- Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
- Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
- Verizon wireless discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full time employees
Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People of All Abilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.
Skookum is seeking a driven and positive Tractor Operator with a professional attitude.
Typical duties include but are not limited to:
- Weeding and cultivating landscape beds; applying mulch, planting grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, pruning and trimming of shrubs and trees, removing grass from cracks sidewalks and pavement, irrigation, erosion control, cleanup of turf areas and carts away debris, litter and other items. Water all grass, trees, shrubs, flowerbeds and improve areas when needed. Shall maintain grounds and road should for the areas specified.
- Removes snow from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots, using shovel and snow blower, spreads salt on walkways and other areas.
- Mows, trims and edges turf areas using small and large tools and equipment (up to and over 2000 lbs.) Items to include but not limited to mowers, lawn vacuum/blowing devices, rakes, tractors, equipment with mowing accessories, string trimmers, edger’s, and other equipment as required to perform work under this functional area. Remove grass trimming, trash, fallen leaves and other debris from lawns and paved areas. Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, roads, walls and other borders using small walking type and/or large mowers (over 2000 lbs.).
- Assists in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment, and may clean comfort stations, offices workshop areas, and parking lots by sweeping, washing, mopping and polishing.
- Fastens attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers up to and over 2000 lbs., backhoes, seeders, and disc harrows to tractor, adjusts equipment for proper operation, lubricates and makes minor repairs to tractor and attachments such as tightening bolts, and replacing washers, cotter pins, and screws.
- Drives and/or operates gasoline or diesel-powered tractors, gang mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers and other equipment to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, pull out objects embedded in ground, pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment, trim, prune, repair, clean all service grounds.
- Utilize chain saws to safely cut down limbs and trees.
Qualifications:
- 1 year of Grounds Maintenance preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions on a case-by-case basis.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
- Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
- Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.
Requirements:
- Valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum’s insurance.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
To Apply: Visit our website at
www.skookum.org
to complete an application.
Current Employees need to log into their Workday to apply.
Skookum’s mission is “Creating Opportunities for People of all Abilities.”
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Disability Accommodations Available for Applicants: Skookum is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation so you can participate in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact us.
For Skookum Contract Services call (360) 475-0756 ext. 349 or email
recruiting@skookum.org
.
For Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing call (360) 381-0324 or email
aerospacerecruiting@skookumaerospace.org
.
Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify
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