Tractor Operator (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Golf Course Maintenance Position

This position will be assigned to the JBSA-Lackland Golf Course. This is a flexible category position with no guaranteed hours. May work up to 40 hrs / wk. Scheduled as needed. Employees appointed to flexible position are not eligible for benefits. Must be physically able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to frequently stoop, bend, reach, and climb.

Responsibilities :

• Operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses at the golf course.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to the following : mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, clippers, sprayers, disks, post hole diggers, moveable dozer, blades, backhoe, and other equipment ranging from small handheld applicators to tractor drawn liquid and solid dispensers.
• Makes all adjustments to equipment to ensure proper settings, connections, and mechanical soundness of equipment.
• Observes all safety rules and regulations pertaining to vehicle operation.
• Performs operator maintenance on field-type tractors and related equipment.
• Carries a variety of materials on truck such as soil, tree trunks, and limbs, cuttings, water and etc.
• Drives truck throughout base and to / from the Golf Course. Operates such driving controls as brake pedals, clutch pedal, gear shift lever and accelerator. Must apply knowledge of the trucks turning and braking capacity, load limits, and clearance.
• Performs operator maintenance, such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Who May Apply : Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and / or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02 / 19 / 2026 Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse / Widow / Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience : Must have the experience in operating and performing maintenance on field-type tractors and associated equipment. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) : 1. Ability to manipulate both tractor and equipment controls at the same time. 2. Knowledge of equipment to make connections on mechanical drive shafts and hydraulic lines. 3. Skill to manipulate equipment over different types of terrain.4. Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline, diesel, or electric powered wheeled vehicles with a GVW of more than 10,000 and up to 26,000 pounds.

Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Foreign Education : Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional Information :

Individual must fully meet qualification / eligibility / background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.