$25.65 per hour

Onsite

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

This position is on a federal AbilityOne contract that requires that most of the work hours are performed by employees with disabilities. Due to program requirements, this particular position needs to be filled by a person with a disability

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: Tractor Operator

Job Code: J55 - JB-Tractor Operator

SCA Occup: 11270 Tractor Operator

Salary Grade: Federal Wage Determination or Collective Bargaining Agreement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Approval Date: March 2017

POSITION SUMMARY: 
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 practical skill and knowledge of grounds keeping practices, equipment, and using safe work practices.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Operates a tractor to move materials, draw implements, tow trailers, and pull objects embedded in ground;
2. *Pull cable of winch to raise, lower, or load heavy material or equipment;
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 assess problems.  Identifies the cause and evaluates options for the best solution;
5. *Adheres to procedures, regulations and guidelines while minimizing errors and safety risks;
6. *May lubricate and make minor repairs to tractor and attachments;
7. *Inspects tractors and equipment per company requirements to ensure proper operation and safe condition;
8. *Where required, also performs grounds maintenance laborer duties;
9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• One or more years of experience in operating tractors or similar heavy equipment;
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions and instructions;
• 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 coworkers and customers;
• 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following
physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Maneuvering over uneven ground
• Maneuvering in, around, and on equipment
• Climbing and working from high platforms
• Reaching, pushing, and pulling gears to operate levers, and steering wheel
• Bending, stooping, and reaching
• Lifting or moving tools, equipment and/or materials up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.