Engineering Equipment Operator

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As Engineer Equipment Operator, operates a variety of light, medium and heavy equipment (gasoline and diesel powered) in maintenance of all outside areas of the Dam and reservoir.

Major duties

• Operates heavy equipment including but not limited to mobile cranes, truck/trailer combinations, dump trucks, wheel loaders, skid steers, agricultural tractors, excavators, and dozers.
• Operates mobile and/or crawler cranes up to 50 ton with attachments.
• Guards against overturning equipment when working on edges of embankments. Operation of equipment requires coordination of controls governing motive power of equipment plus controls operating attachments.
• The work will involve routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing the full range of systems on the vehicles or equipment.
• Performs welding, both acetylene and electric, as needed in the repair of vehicles, trailers, tractors, hitches and various other items of equipment and materials utilized in the maintenance of project areas.
• Operate and navigate support boats and towboats (65 feet and under) on the Missouri River.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. For the WG-10: I have the ability to perform common engineering equipment operations. I can operate equipment (including dump trucks, skid steers, and agricultural tractors) to perform basic grading, sloping, clearing, and hauling on flat or rolling terrain where soil conditions are relatively constant. I can perform routine operator-level lubrication, fluid checks, and minor adjustments to keep equipment in basic operating condition. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. For the WG-11: I have the ability to perform some engineering equipment operations. I can operate heavy equipment (including dump trucks, wheel loaders, skid steers, agricultural tractors, excavators, and dozers) to perform grading, sloping, and excavating on moderate slopes, inclines, and rough terrain. I can perform operator-level preventive maintenance and assist with troubleshooting and minor repairs of vehicle systems. I can perform basic acetylene or electric welding on simple hitches, trailers, or project materials. I have experience operating utility or support boats on flat water. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion. Failure to meet at least one of the Screen Out Elements above will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: At this level, the operators must change the position of the attachments more often and more rapidly as he adjusts to the changing conditions of the surface. This is more demanding than the work described at grade 10 where attachments remain in a set position for longer periods of time. Working Conditions: The operators must pay closer attention to the attachments at this level which allows him less time to concentrate on the speed and direction of the vehicle. As a result, there is more danger of tipping or overturning the vehicle, especially when working on steep banks and side slopes.

Source: USAJOBS. Applications are submitted on USAJOBS.gov.