Engineering Equipment Operator

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. I have the ability to perform common duties which include safely operating heavy engineering equipment such as graders, dozers, dump trucks, tractor-trailer combinations, compaction road rollers, excavators, a variety of smaller motor vehicles, etc. to perform rough work such as simple earth moving, e.g., push, pull, pile, or load materials. Clear brush, tree stumps, and rocks over flat or rolling terrain where precision is somewhat inconsequential. Operate and maneuver heavy engineering equipment in confined locations, around people, on rough roads and in all types of weather conditions. Install and operate a variety of attachments to grade surfaces and adjusted the attachments for various surfaces. I have utilized safe loading and tie down procedures when hauling cargo. I work under normal 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 used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving bands, arms, feet and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable straining is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, the operator is frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in all types of weather, often in open driver-s seats or platform on hills, slopes and grades. Exposure to injury exists due to the possibility of equipment overturning. Subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, heat, and fumes from the motor or exhaust.
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 Major Range Test Facility Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a permanent position as an Engineering Equipment Operator with the Directorate of Public Works at WSMR,NM