Tractor Operator

Location: Dickerson, MD (NIH Poolesville)

Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Variable Shifts

Compensation: $21.37-$21.37/hour

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Tractor Operator at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($6.50 per hour worked)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a reliable Tractor Operator with a helpful attitude. This individual will be responsible for using tractors, gang mowers, plow snow, and other grounds equipment to service all grounds maintenance requirements and ensures the grounds are clean, safe and attractive.

• Operates medium and/or large tractor, gang mowers (not to exceed a total weight of 25,000 lbs) and other ground equipment (weed eaters, chain saws and brush cutters, etc.) to services all grounds.

• Provides and maintains all grass cutting equipment for grounds maintenance. Items include, but not limited to, mowers, lawn vacuum/blowing devices, tractors, equipment with mowing accessories, string trimmers, landscape edgers and other equipment as required to perform work under this functional area.

• Responsible for grass cutting in designated areas and to be accomplished in a manner such that it is not uneven or rough and is free of scalping, rutting, and bruising.

• Remove rubbish, debris, trash from the maintenance area and along the foundation walls.

• Operate snowplows to remove snow from maintenance area, spread salt on grounds, and shovel side walks.

• 0-3 years of grounds experience required.

• Knowledge and experience with large tractor gang mowers and other power-driven ground equipment is desired.

• Knowledge of safe work practices is preferred.

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor is required.

• Position duties require working outside in the weather. Conditions may include rain, cold and/or heat.

• Work site location can include steep inclines, such as slopes, hills, and uneven ground surfaces.

• Position may require working in high places such as scaffolding, ladders, man baskets, and/or cherry pickers.

• A Valid State Driver's license is required, CDL B is preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance company.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances as background checks will be conducted for this position.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.

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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@skookum.org.