Tractor Operator NA-05.

Duties

• Operates warehouse-type tractors to transport materials, furniture, and equipment within the installation, towing vehicles like wheeled trailers and dump carts using simple coupling devices.
• Responsible for the proper loading and unloading of cargo, ensuring that towed vehicles are correctly balanced and securely connected to the tractor before transport.
• Performs limited, routine operator maintenance on tractors and primarily operates on improved surfaces such as warehouse floors, parking areas, and roads.
• Works under the direction of a supervisor, receiving oral and written instructions for tasks, with completed work reviewed for compliance with standard operating procedures.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• Subject to satisfactory condition of all pre-employment checks in accordance with Army Regulation 215-3.
• A physical examination, arranged by the employer, is required prior to employment.
• If a Common Access Card is required for installation or network access then a favorably adjudicated T1/NACI background investigation will be required.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid drivers license.
• Must maintain the physical requirements of the position.
• Must be willing to accept intermittent, on-call employment.
• Must physically be able to stoop, bend, reach, and move arms and legs to operate tractor controls.
• Must physically be able to lift and carry parts of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Management reserves the right to reassign employees to other facilities.
• Work schedule will be irregular. The incumbent will be required to work, nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unique events.
  
  

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A Qualified Candidate Must Possess The Following

• directly related demonstrated experience in operating warehouse-type tractors and associated equipment that includes a working knowledge of tractor controls for starting, stopping and maneuvering the tractor and towed vehicles in a congested warehouse, AND
• directly related demonstrated experience performing minor maintenance on equipment (e.g. tractors), AND
• knowledge of the location of grease fittings and fluid reservoirs so you are able to grease the vehicles and replenish oil, AND
• possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a Government Motor Vehicle Operator's permit.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, ensure that your resume and application materials clearly demonstrate that you meet all qualifications listed in the job announcement and questionnaire.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This is a Standing Register job announcement creating a pool of qualified applicants. Candidates will be referred to hiring officials as positions become available.

• To be considered in the first round of applicants, please apply by 2/5/2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST. We will consider applications received after this date on an as-needed basis.
  
  

Area of Consideration

This job is open to U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who meet these requirements:

• You must live within 100 miles of Fort Drum, NY., AND
• If you are a Non-U.S. National, you must have lived in the U.S. or a U.S. Territory for at least three years in a row right before starting this job. Note: Overseas military installations are not considered U.S. territories.
  
  

Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) are included in this area of consideration.

Manual Application Option

• If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
• Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00 p.m. EST by the Initial Cut-Off date to receive first consideration but no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 05/04/2026 to ensure timely processing.
• Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
  
  

PCS Costs

• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are NOT authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is NOT in the Government's interest.
  
  

Allowances and Differentials

• This job falls under the Federal Wage Schedule (FWS) pay system. FWS employees earn overtime pay for working more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours a week -- whichever gives the employee more benefit. Regular full-time, regular part-time, and regularly scheduled flexible employees may receive Sunday premium pay for working on Sundays. This is NOT a regularly scheduled Flexible position as it has no guaranteed hours. Employees may also be eligible to receive extra pay if the majority of their scheduled hours fall after 3:00 PM.
• Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will NOT be paid.
  
  

Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:

• Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See
  
  

Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:

• After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  
  

Discover Your Path to Success

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

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