ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: Must possess a valid Washington State Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). An out of state Class “A” CDL license is acceptable, however, you must have it transferred to a Washington State License within 30 days of hire. (Note: Copy of Licenses must be attached to your recruitment documents to be considered for this position.) This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: 1) Operating gasoline or diesel powered, wheeled or tracked heavy equipment; 2) Using basic equipment to tow and operate various accessories; and 3) Completing the appropriate vehicle check lists noting the required preventive maintenance and deficiencies for the various vehicles and equipment. **NOTE** This information must be clearly supported in your resume. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will serve as a ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTEMNT, INTERGARTED SOLID WASTE DIVSION of NAVFAC NORTHWEST.