LABORER
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Memphis, Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee
Type
Full Time
Job Description
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: The purpose of this position is to load and unload supplies and materials, stacking for storage; setup and take down job sites; to ensure accurate inventories, and input data into a computer system; perform manual labor tasks using common hand tools and simple power equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- This position requires the completion of a pre-employment and annual physical examination to ensure required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
- This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis.
- Must obtain prior to employment and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Must obtain and/or maintain forklift operator’s license within 12 months of employment.
- Must obtain and maintain overhead crane certification within 12 months of employment.
- Position requires the ability to walk on and traverse uneven ground.
- Various protective devices such as safety shoes and glasses, gloves, respirators, and hard hats must be used.
- Position requires participation in and compliance with the Respiratory Protection Program.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the EXPERIENCE requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a Laborer without more than normal supervision, I have the skill to perform common routine manual duties in and around a maintenance and repair facility, clean physical facilities and assist with basic maintenance and repair duties. I can sweep, clean, and move supplies and materials; safely operate common hand tools and equipment (manual lawn mowers, clippers, screwdrivers, office vacuums, etc.). I can assist with routine equipment maintenance and input data into a computer database system.
- Physical Effort: Frequently lifts, carries, and moves objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, use of hand tools, use of power tools, working on ladders and walking. Motor vehicle operation requires light physical effort in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls while driving, turning, starting, and stopping the forklift truck and raising, lowering, and tilting the loads being moved. Incumbent must possess the ability to work physically demanding jobs for long hours in uncomfortable environments such as tight spaces, wet spaces, and dirty jobs.
- Working Conditions: Work is usually performed outdoors. Subject to severe injury when using tools, equipment, and movement of heavy objects. Drivers operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads (or the equivalent) and are exposed to the danger of serious accidents. At times one will be required to work in confined spaces and at heights. Subject to severe injury when using tools, equipment, and when working around heavy objects. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, forklift truck's overturning, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment. All these operations are often carried out in extreme hot and cold weather.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- 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) Installation Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- This position is covered by the DOT rules and USACE ER 690-1-1218. May be subject to random alcohol and drug testing on an unannounced basis. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 7412, "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified Safety-Sensitive Under The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Rules on Drug and Alcohol Testing" or a Memorandum of Understanding.
Date Posted
11/09/2024
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