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Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency
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Summary

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Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
02/24/2025 to 03/03/2025
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$25.98 to - $30.33 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Red River Army Depot, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DLADist-25-12701469-DHA
Control number
832371300

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.

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Duties

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  • Operates tracked and wheeled combat military vehicles throughout an active depot environment.
  • Drives vehicles over paved and unpaved surfaces, in all weather conditions, through a full range of driving conditions, to include heavy civilian traffic, stop lights, active rail crossings etc.
  • Positions vehicles within enclosed shop facilities or storage areas to close tolerances.
  • Follows all local, state and federal rules, regulations and procedures during operations.
  • Operates wheeled heavy tow tractor, caterpillar low speed crawler type tractor, truck tractor, wrecker or recovery vehicle for the purpose of moving heavy equipment such as combat vehicles, tactical vehicles, or other Class Seven equipment.
  • Moves subject equipment for the purpose of re-warehousing, transfer between processing and storage areas and to and from loading dock when received or shipped.
  • Operates bridge crane which travels the length of a 700 foot way, spans 120 feet and carries two 30 ton capacity lifting hooks with an adjustable center distance controlled by one operator.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
  • Must currently possess and maintain Class A (CDL) Commercial driver's license and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
  • You will be a Mission Essential employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions. You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
  • This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution, Red River, Texas.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

  • Ability to Perform the Work of a Heavy Mobile Equipment Operator Without More Than Normal Supervision (SOE): I perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as: Skill in operating heavy equipment used in movement of loaded/unloaded shipping containers, vehicles, and trailers.
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.

Physical Effort
Work involves constant reaching, bending, turning, and movement of hands, feet, and arms. The work is frequently in awkward and strained positions and requires climbing on and off vehicles. Vehicle operations result in frequent jerks and jolts which exposes employees to bruises, cuts, and strains. Employee is required to lift up to 70 pounds. If the item is heavier, assistance is requested or equipment is used.

Working Conditions
The work is typically outside and is subject to intense heat, cold, humidity, dirt, dust, grease, and fumes. The temperature of bare metal during the summer months can cause serious burns to exposed skin. During rainy weather, vehicles are often bogged down in mud and become slick, exposing the employee to falls and broken bones. Care must be taken when opening vehicles in storage because of snakes or other critters which may be found inside.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Department of Defense Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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