Engineering Equipment Operator

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires special qualifications that have been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Currently hold a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Capable of lifting objects exceeding 50 pounds.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision.

• I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex operation of engineering equipment. I have the ability to lead engineer equipment operation work. I am skilled in Operating engineering equipment such as bulldozer, motor graders and trucks with trailers and tractors. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.
• I have the ability to perform the full range of engineering equipment. I am skilled in Operating engineering equipment such as bulldozer, motor graders, and drive trucks with trailers and tractors.
• I have the ability to perform common engineering equipment work. I can operate engineering equipment such as bulldozer, motor graders, and drive trucks with trailers and tractors.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is used by the operators in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, the operators are frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. The physical effort can be more strenuous because of the generally larger pieces of equipment and the requirement for more frequent adjustments under more adverse operating conditions.

Work Environment: The operation of larger and more complicated equipment in more difficult circumstances increases the exposure to injury, overturning, noise, and vibration. Work is performed in all types of weather, often in an open driver's seat or platform, on hills, slopes, grades, rolling surfaces, and forests. The operators are exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning. They are also subjected to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust.