Locomotive Engineer (Motor Vehicle 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) Locomotive Engineer (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. Skilled in operating locomotives to pull attached cars, mixed types and sizes of train cars, heavy loads, or cargo. Has knowledge of locomotive signaling and safety rules and procedures. Knowledge of the track system and operating trains in darkness, fog, rain, snow, high water, or similar operating conditions. Skilled in driving a multiple types of vehicles. Operates various type forklifts and special purpose vehicles equipped with a power take-off. Transports personnel and perform driver’s maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations. 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 – Incumbent must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave the train. Continuously manipulate hand-operated controls while stretching, turning and shifting positions for best visibility. Are also subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements of the train. Light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicles. Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing and controlling heavier vehicles. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed outside in all kinds of weather. Worker is subject to injury as a result of mounting and dismounting moving cars, walking along freight car tops, in coupling and uncoupling cars, and in blocking wheels. Worker is also subject to injury from toxic and vesicant agents when making car movements in toxic gas yard as well as to hazards involved in handling munitions being shipped in box flat or gondola railroad cars. Drives in all types of traffic and weather on public roads and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds.
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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base and Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas.