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POSITIONSUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Tractor Operator operates a diesel or gasoline powered tractor and
associated equipment to perform grounds maintenance operations including cutting grass in
landscaped and non-landscaped areas of commercial and public grounds. This job class requires
practicalskill and knowledgeof groundskeepingpractices,equipment,andusingsafeworkpractices.
TYPICALDUTIES:
1. Operates a tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, and pull objects embedded in
ground;
2. Pullcableofwinchtoraise,lower,orloadheavymaterialorequipment;
3. Fasten attachments such as graders, plows, rollers, mowers, backhoes, seeders or disc harrows to
tractor;
4. Monitors and reviews equipment, structures, materials, events, and environment to detect and
assessproblems.Identifiesthecauseandevaluatesoptionsforthebestsolution;
5. Adherestoprocedures,regulationsandguidelineswhileminimizingerrorsandsafetyrisks;
6. Maylubricateandmakeminorrepairstotractorandattachments;
7. Inspects tractors and equipment per company requirements to ensure proper operation and safe
condition;
8. Whererequired,alsoperformsgroundsmaintenancelaborerduties;
9. Performsotherdutiesandspecialprojectsasassigned.
DenotesEssentialJobFunction
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:
Oneormoreyearsofexperienceinoperatingtractorsorsimilarheavyequipment;
Abilitytofollowverbalandwrittendirectionsandinstructions;
Ability to follow established safety rules applicable to tractor operators, to maintain a safe
environment, and to adapt and respond to potentially hazardous conditions and use the appropriate
PPE;
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities, and to build effective working relationships with
coworkersandcustomers;
Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and common sense skills;
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Not Applicable
CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED: The following licenses or certificates may be required
depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:
Valid Driver's License
PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS:
Employeesmusthavetheabilitytoperformthefollowingphysicaldemandsforextendedperiodsoftimewithorwithoutassistance:
Maneuveringoverunevenground
Maneuveringin,around,andonequipment
Climbingandworkingfromhighplatforms
Reaching,pushing,andpullinggearstooperatelevers,andsteeringwheel
Bending,stooping,andreaching
Lifting or moving tools, equipment and/or materials up to 50 pounds
WORKENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed at a customer’s location on job sites in a construction environment with various
tools, and mechanical, electrical and construction equipment. Transporting to work locations within
the site. At times, may be required to work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to
hazardous equipment, toxic substances, noise from equipment, and depending on external weather
conditions, wind, rain, cold, and heat. Travel between facilities and work locations may be required.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level
of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of
employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform
the tasks requested by their supervisors.