Tractor Operator
Department of the Air Force
Summary
About the position: This position will be assigned to the Moose Run Golf Course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. This is a Seasonal position Not-To-Exceed 31-Oct-2026. This position is Flexible, meaning you are guaranteed a minimum of 0 hours per week to a maximum of 40 hours per week. Your schedule will depend on needs of the facility.
Duties
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.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12986522.
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.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement: Resume Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
- Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
- DD-214/ Statement of Service.
- Diploma/ GED Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) Other (2) PCS Orders Professional Certification Proof of Marriage Status Resume Separation Notice (RIF).
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript.
- As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility.
- If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
About this role
The Tractor Operator position with the Department of the Air Force is based in Fort Richardson, Alaska. About the position: This position will be assigned to the Moose Run Golf Course on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. The role pays $21.70 to $22.60 per hour.
Day to day, the role operates field-type tractors with attachments to maintain the grasses at the golf course. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal service experience this Tractor Operator position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Tractor Operator position with the Department of the Air Force in Fort Richardson, Alaska, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
The posted pay of $21.70 to $22.60 per hour places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. Based in Fort Richardson, Alaska, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on July 9, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
