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Road Sweeper Operator

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
01/24/2025 to 02/03/2025
Salary
$22.17 to - $25.87 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 6
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Fort Liberty, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFU2513495902HW
Control number
829241400

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Clarification from the agency

US Citizens - This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation

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Duties

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  • Operate gasoline- or diesel-powered road sweeper equipped with heavy rotary brooms.
  • Operate/drive Road Sweeper with special equipment controls and drives various vehicles (e.g. utility truck or similar vehicle, dump trucks).
  • Operate mechanical or hydraulic controls and levers to set and adjust angle and height of brushes, to activate the vacuum system in order to deposit debris in collection bin, and to dump accumulated sweepings when bin is full.
  • Drive truck with 4-ton capacity or over, which may have up to ten-wheel drive.
  • Exercise care and safety at all times in order to avoid damage to equipment and work surroundings (examples: trees, shrubbery, walks, drives, buildings, parked cars, etc.)

Requirements

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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 Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability/fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • This position has been designated “Mission Essential”. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work as scheduled.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • The employee must possess and maintain Class B Commercial Driver's License.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.

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) Road Sweeper Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Performing common Road Sweeper Operator tasks including operating a 10 ton truck and attached mounted vacuum sweeper clearing roads of trash and other debris and performing driver's maintenance on vehicles. I work under close 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 required to lift sweeper brooms and other attachments. Employee will be required to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds), and occasionally will lift and handle items weighing up to 46 kilograms (100 pounds) with assistance from other employees or lifting devices. Operator is constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration of equipment and operation over rough surfaces.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS - Work is primarily performed outside where employee is exposed to all types of weather conditions. Exposed to dirt, dust, noise, vibration, and fumes from the equipment. May suffer cuts and bruises. Serious injury may result from getting caught in equipment or from collision with vehicular traffic on roads. Required to wear and use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and installation SOPs.

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 Management 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 and relocation incentives MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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