Tractor Operator

Tractor Operator

27 Feb 2024
California, Yuba-sutter 00000 Yuba-sutter USA

Tractor Operator

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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.

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