Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Vicksburg, MS • 2h ago

Summary 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 an Engineering Equipment Operator you will primarily operate a crawler-@type tractor with bulldozer or angle dozer attachment in connection with revetment construction and related river and level work. -The duty location will be wherever the Mat Sinking Unit is located. Responsibilities Constructs and maintains haul roads, loading ramps and drainage ditches. Operates a bulldozer equipped with a bulldozer blade on the rear, for stabilizing, in winching a specially-designed mat-pulling attachment when bank conditions require. Operates tractor in moving mooring cables, dragging equipment, and serving as temporary anchor for floating plant. Excavate earth to fine specifications from engineering stakes to determine degree/angle of fine grading. Systematically inspects, service tests, adjusts, and lubricates all equipment to maintains continuous service or ready for service. Assists general mechanical repairs, including major overhaul and reconditioning. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Duties include: Operating heavy engineering and construction equipment such as motor patrol grader to construct roadways; tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on flat or rolling terrain; skill and knowledge to perform maintenance on such equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Heavy physical effort is used constantly in reaching, bending, turning and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to handle controls. Considerable strain, jerking, and jolting is caused by the constant vibration of equipment. Frequently works in awkward or strained positions. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in all @types of weather, in open cabs, on all @types of terrain. Incumbent is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from motor and exhaust. Drives equipment in all @types of weather and is exposed to injury due to possible overturning of equipment. Subject to the possibility of serious accidents and to cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Exposed to noise levels above 85dBA and requires use of hearing protective devices. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date. All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. This position is a Permanent, Full-Time, Seasonal Appointment. The position is advertised internally under Vacancy CEDC-26-13061886-MP

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