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    Tractor Operator

    National Cemetery Administration

    • Closes Jul 15, 2026
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    Los Angeles, CA
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    $28 – $33
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    HR Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations)

    Veterans Health Administration

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    Los Angeles, CA
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    El Monte, CA
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    State of Tennessee

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    State of Texas

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00104768Transportation PlannerTransportation Planner; PlannerIn this entry level role, you may plan, develop, administer, evaluate and monitor transportation projects. You also may perform transportation studies, analyze policies and develop legislation related to transportation.
00103029Transportation SurveyorTransportation Surveyor; SurveyorThis entry level role determines and establishes boundaries of state-owned lands, provides photogrammetric mapping and topography and records maps. You may also conduct technical studies and investigations pertaining to land or engineering surveying, property titles, descriptions and deeds, and write memoranda and prepare reports.
00106393Automotive Equipment OperatorAutomotive Equipment Operator; OperatorThis role operates, services, washes and makes minor adjustments and repairs to passenger vehicles, trucks, small-wheeled tractors and other automotive equipment. Another key duty is the transport of passengers or goods such as ice, food, furniture, freight, farm products, gravel or rubbish.
00103189Rail Transportation AssistantRail Transportation AssistantIn this entry level role, you may conduct field surveys and investigations and assemble this data, such as ridership statistics, for the preparation of reports, documents and exhibits. This role may also evaluate operating and nonoperating practices and identify potential track and equipment problems.
00106940Maintenance MechanicMaintenance Mechanic; MechanicAfter the completion of an apprenticeship in a mechanical trade, this role operates independent of supervision. In this role you may repair farm, shop and automotive equipment as well as minor building constructions. You may also inspect, maintain and repair plumbing, heating, water and electrical systems.
00103175Transportation Engineering TechnicianTransportation Engineering Technician; Technician; EngineerIn this role acts as an instrument person on highway or bridge location or construction stakeout surveys. Duties include keeping survey and construction notes, making inspections, performing field or laboratory physical tests of materials and compiling data for the design, construction, alteration, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of transportation engineering projects.

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