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ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
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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.

About the Position: This position is with:

  • US ARMY IMCOM
  • JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA
  • DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
12/09/2024 to 01/09/2025
Salary
$32.28 to - $37.66 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
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
MCFU252284681536H
Control number
822199400

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Duties

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  • Operates various engineer equipment such as backhoe loaders with various attachments to perform general construction, demolitions and excavations, landscaping, material handling operations.
  • Inspect 30 miles of track, including trestles, bridges, crossings and culverts for loose, worn or missing spikes, nails, ties, switches or any other issues.
  • Operate a street sweeper to clean JBLM streets not covered by contract and perform operator maintenance on sweeper such as greasing fittings and changing small brooms.
  • Operate a patching truck for repair of asphalt for streets and parking lots on the military base.
  • Operate dump trucks and trucks with special attachments in the range of 20,000 pounds.

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 Tier 1 non-sensitive low risk background is required throughout the appointment.
  • A Class B Commercial Driver License is required (must provide a copy when applying).
  • Employee is subject to pre-employment and annual physical exams.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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) ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR ~ without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common Engineering Equipment Operator tasks. Operate a grader and bulldozer to clear brush; grade roads, push, pull, pile and load earth, sand and gravel: backfill and/or dig trenches. Also have experience performing operator level preventative maintenance on assigned equipment - 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.

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.
  • Student Loan repayment MAYBE authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for new to federal service MAYBE authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service determining annual leave accrual rate MAYBE authorized.
  • 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 CP) 18 - Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) 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.

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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