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Locomotive Engineer (Yardmaster) Leader

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at Tooele Army Depot. This position serves as a working leader of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/13/2026 to 05/25/2026
Salary
$31.72 - $36.97 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WL 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tooele Army Depot, UT
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGL-26-12955144 MP
Control number
868804300

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Duties

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  • Checks work in progress and, when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines.
  • Maintains close liaison with commercial railroads receiving information.
  • Inspects, maintains, repairs, and improves railroad track and associated appurtenances.
  • Responsible for on-site coordination of train makeup, movement, and train crew activities including enforcement of safety rules, operating restrictions, track use requirements and work schedules.

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.
  • A SECRET Security Clearance is required.
  • Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA and E).
  • Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
  • Subject to drug testing IAW AR 600-85.
  • Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
  • Obtain and maintain a Locomotive Engineer license/certification.
  • Must successfully complete training in Hazardous waste management procedures within six (6) months after the date of appointment as well as an annual review of this training.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998


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 an Locomotive Engineer (Yardmaster) Leader without more than normal supervision. Leading others operating a diesel-electric locomotive including starting and stopping in a variety of conditions such as moderate grades; sharp curves; numerous turnout ramps; switches, around narrow building clearances; and busy and congested work areas, moving from 1 to 10 units of rail equipment. Operating locomotives in busy intersections without gates; congested areas; bad weather; and busy schedules. Having an understanding and comprehensive knowledge of a railroad yard and the required hand signals. And a thorough understanding of all rules and regulations governing safe operation of locomotives under all conditions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

  • Ability to Inspect
  • Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
  • Ability to Lead or Supervise
  • Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
  • Operation of Motor Vehicles
  • Work involves lifting and positioning moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, with assistance handling objects weighing over 45 pounds, while loading or unloading cargo. Work performed requires climbing on and off stationary and moving cars, guiding and directing the coupling and uncoupling of cars, throwing switches, and walking along tops of flat cars. There is considerable walking over uneven surfaces on rails, ties, and road beds and continuous physical activity in reaching, bending, turning, or moving feet and legs to manipulate equipment, controls, and track components.
  • Works outside in all kinds of weather conditions while loading or unloading vehicles. Work is performed where there is unpleasant dust, dirt, fumes, and noise from rail operations. Subject to cuts, scratches, and bruises from loading or unloading vehicles; also, to possible serious injury resulting from traffic accidents. Subject to danger from moving trains when visibility is low when coupling and/or uncoupling cars, blocking wheels, etc. Subject to eye hazard from chipping metal and hazards inherent while working under cars and engines.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • This is a Transportation and Distribution Management (24) Career Field position.
  • 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.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

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.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Looking to make a difference? Join our team!

Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army's primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force.

AMC is one of the Army's largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army's global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC's missions are wide ranging and critical.

The U.S. Army, Joint Munitions Command (JMC) is a subordinate command to one of four major Army Commands, AMC. JMC provides precise and predictive conventional munitions sustainment and life cycle management to an expeditionary global force from 17 arsenals, depots and ammo plants across the spectrum of conflict.

Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at https://www.jmc.army.mil. Shaping Warfighter Munitions for the Future Fight!

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GL-W0MMAA TOOELE ARMY DEPOT
DO NOT MAIL
Tooele, UT 84074
US

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