Tractor Operator - Chicago, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

The purpose of this position is to operate a tractor in support of the Unit as needed for gardening, and snow removal.

Duties include but may not be limited to:

Operates diesel and gasoline powered tractors.
Assists with planting of trees, shrubs and bushes, as directed.
Operates pneumatic hammers, augers, high ranger and other related equipment.
Performs excavation, backfilling and trenching in support of project related work.
Maintains ornamentals by trimming, pruning and irrigating.
Operates select pieces of snow removal equipment to remove snow from sidewalks, walkways and roadways during periods of inclement weather.

In accordance with 38 U.S.C.

7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.

You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English in order to meet the requirements of this position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT:
This position requires a current, valid state commercial driver's license.
Do not upload a copy of your license at this time.

If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current, valid, and unrestricted commercial driver's license.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Preemployment physical required
Subject to background/security investigation
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
Performs moderately heavy lifting, pulling, and carrying of equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds Independently.

Occasionally, may be required to lift or pull heavy equipment weighing more than 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with assistance from other workers.

Work requires crouching, standing, kneeling, climbing, bending and stooping to accomplish assigned duties. Works in variable heights from 8 feet and above through the use of ladders, scaffolding or aerial equipment. Must have good hearing (corrected with an aid), good eyesight (corrected with glasses) and acceptable color vision.

Performs majority of work assignments outdoors in varying temperatures, oftentimes under conditions of dampness, excessive heat and/or cold, or during other disagreeable climatic and environmental conditions.

May also be assigned to work in poorly ventilated areas and/or under inclement weather conditions. Frequent exposure to moving objects and sharp edges and to noise and vibration from mechanical equipment.

Occasionally climbs and works from ladders, scaffolding or aerial equipment where possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling exists.

Various protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes and glasses are used. On occasion, may be required to perform assigned work in asbestos-restricted areas.

Whenever this occurs, incumbent will be required to be entirely dressed in the proper attire before entering the restricted area and to follow established safety procedures applicable to the exposed environment.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications.

For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for.

Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success.

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1).

Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration.

The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements.

While a specific length of training and experience is not required,
your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: