Tractor Operator

Summary

This position is located with the Fitness and Sports Branch of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the efficient operation of the grounds maintenance and upkeep of all the ball fields and surrounding areas on a regular basis.

Duties

• Responsible for the up keep and maintenance of softball fields, multi- purpose athletic complex, football/ soccer fields and the surrounding areas
• Must be able to operate a variety of ground maintenance equipment to encourage and control grass growth, sodding and reseeding, fertilizing and spraying chemicals to discourage undesirable growths.
• Drag and mark fields in accordance with appropriate specifications. Drive a tractor to perform grass cutting, ground maintenance and dragging of the infields. Work is complete primarily by one individual but may be assisted by ball field maintenance laborers.
• Operates gas and diesel powered tractor drawn and tractor powered mowing equipment, including a gang real mower, oft-set counter-balanced rotary mower, zero turn mower, 3 wheeler hydro rake, sweeper, aerator, fertilizer spreader, front end loader, back hoe and grading blade.
• Digs trenches, cleans ditches and removes weeds around building, fences, trees, shrubbery, sidewalks and other such locations, using hand tools such as edger, shovel, hoe, rake and other types of specialized hand tools.
• Mows grounds at designated cuts; removes debris, dead grass, leaves and keeps assigned areas clean, presentable, and as attractive as possible.
• Performs preventative maintenance on gas and diesel powered machinery and other types of mechanical equipment and hand tools used co accomplish assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Ensures areas are policed and that trash and garbage are disposed of properly.
• Incumbent performs other related duties as assigned by supervisory/managerial personnel, and may be required to work at other MWR Facilities on occasion or as needs may arise.

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