Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator operating one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy engineering and construction equipment. Duties Operate several types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy engineering and construction equipment. Operate equipment to clear snow and ice from areas such as main and subsidiary roads within the post, housing areas, parking and storage areas, and airfield runways, and taxiways. Operate engineering equipment ranging from heavy road graders, bulldozers, and road rollers to tractor-mounted brooms, electro-magnets, trucks, and light bulldozers in the accomplishment of maintenance and repair of roads and grounds. Operate engineering equipment in connection with fighting or preventative control of tundra and grass fires and forest fires. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires a pre-employment and annual physical exam thereafter. This is a Drug Testing position. This position requires a pre-employment drug test and recurring drug testing thereafter. This position requires incumbent to do Heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. This position requires incumbent to possess or be able to obtain and maintain a state driver's license. This position requires incumbent to possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL). This position may require Temporary Duty (TDY) requirement of 5%. 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. I have the ability to perform common tasks by safely operating and maneuvering one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment. I can grade surfaces, compact soils, or roll to exact specifications on flat or rolling terrain and steer and operate engineering equipment by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. 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. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Operator duties require changing the position of the attachments often and rapidly as the operator adjusts to the changing conditions of the surface. Subject to strain caused by vibrations or equipment and jerking and jolting motions. May be required to lift and move objects weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Working Conditions: May be required to work in inclement weather conditions. Work is performed in all types of weather on flat and sloping terrain. Exposed to injury while exposed to weather (e.g., frostbite) or when equipment overturns. Subject to working in extremely low temperatures and high winds. Subject to constant noise, vibration, dust, fumes, and fatigue from constant manipulation of controls. May be required to wear special safety gear depending upon equipment and/or conditions. 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 Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment incentive may be authorized. Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement. Since Alaska is considered a non-foreign overseas location, statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. For more information on EFMP, please visit the following link: https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/exceptional-family-member-program. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.