- Operates one or more types of heavy and light equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites.
- Operates boom cranes in a variety of outdoor areas where maneuverability is not limited and precise load placement is not critical. Operates boom cranes using special materials handling attachments.
- Plans the position of the crane to provide for maximum freedom of movement and the greatest possible
lifting capacity. Determines the weight of the load to be lifted or estimates the weight based on knowledge of weights of various materials.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a
safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
- Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Performs visual and operational checks of equipment prior to and during operation on a continuing basis and reports any discrepancies noted. Operates motor vehicles with an approximate gross weight of more than 11,700 kilograms (26,000 pounds)
and up to 14,400 kilograms (32,000 pounds), i.e.. dump trucks, platform trucks.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• Shift work may be required.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees.
• License Requirement: A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is mandatory prior to employment.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the duties of an Engineering Equipment Operator (Crane Operator) without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of engineering equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, road rollers, excavators, dump trucks, concrete mixers, asphalt pavers and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
2. Knowledge of the different sets of controls and operation of equipment and attachments. Skill in manipulating the controls to adjust asphalt spreaders, sprayers, post hole diggers, backhoes, moveable dozer blades, concrete screeds and vibrators, compactors, and front-end loading devices. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
3. Knowledge of operation, capabilities, and capacities of boom cranes and the crane's response to control changes.
4. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, and accelerator to raise and lower the boom, to position the revolving frame, and to raise and lower the hoist line with the load and to move the mobile base. Ability to react quickly to hand and other signals from ground level personnel.
5. Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools, and related equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls, levers, clutches, and brakes to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Work becomes increasingly strenuous because of the larger type of equipment handled and the requirement for more frequent adjustments under adverse operating conditions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and handles items. Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys, attaching and disconnecting tow bars, as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works outside in all kinds of weather frequently exposed to dust and dirt. Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to grease, fumes, solvents, high noise, vibrations, and exposure to critical injuries from the possibility of the equipment overturning. The exposure to injury, overturning, noise, and vibration is increased when operating larger and more complicated equipment in more difficult circumstances. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, gloves, masks, and aprons.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.