Engineering Equipment Operator

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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(n) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Engineering Equipment Operator tasks. I can operate a grader, dump truck and bulldozer to clear brush; grade roads, push, pull, pile and load earth, sand and gravel; backfill and/or dig trenches. I have experience performing operator level preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. 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: Heavy physical effort is used in constantly bending, reaching turning and moving hands, feet and legs to handle different sets of controls. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration jerking and jolting from operations over rough surfaces. Frequently work in awkward or strained positions or perform constant standing and walking when patching roads. In addition exerts considerable effort when using shovel, jackhammer or pick to repair asphalt. Frequently lifts and caries items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally heavier.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in all types of weather, often in open driver's seat or platform in all types or terrain. Exposed to possible injury due to possible overturning or equipment. Exposed to noise, vibration, dust and dirt and fumes. May be exposed to hazardous or flammable material.