Conductor (Motor Vechicle Operator)

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.?????? 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Executive Order (E.O.) 12721 Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer 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 Reinstatement Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 Conductor (Motor Vechicle Operator) without more than normal supervision to include 1) Monitoring and/or coordinating the safe makeup, breakup, and movement of trains or crews; 2) Planning the best sequence of arranging, picking up, and setting out cars; and 3) Operating and/or performing maintenance on vehicles. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Selective Placement Factor: The duties of this position require the possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License. (Note: You must attach a copy of your valid license with your application package.) To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Effort: Uses considerable physical agility and effort in pushing, pulling, lifting, positioning and turning various braking, switching, and coupling devices; moving and lifting arms and devises to give signals; walking over rails and ties and running to perform tasks; and climbing aboard locomotives and train cars, sometimes while they are moving or have slippery steps, rungs, and grab irons. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds or puts forth similar effort in pushing and removing obstacles from the railway. Involves intense concentration and observation to coordinate crew activities and insure safe overall train movement. Must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave the train. Requires continuous manipulation of hand-operated controls while stretching, turning, and shifting position for best visibility. Subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements, particularly when coupling cars and running on rough track. Physical effort and strain are required to turn the fork-lift truck which is usually driven over rough terrain causing vibration. May exert moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on tractors to hook up service lines and winching equipment to secure cargo load. Physical effort is required in changing tires and wheels and may have to lift objects up to 40 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Other work could require standing or walking on hard surfaces, stooping, bending, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Frequently exposed to conditions such as: loud noises from operating train, train whistle, and horn; fumes and odors, such as those from diesel exhaust and creosote; possible injury from accidental slipping and falling while working and walking over ties, railways slopes, rails, and while boarding, walking upon, and getting off both standing and moving trains; possible injury from coupling and uncoupling devices and air brake hoses; and possible injury from motor vehicles or railway vehicles, and from train derailment or other accidents. Wears protective clothing, such as safety shoes and gloves. Follows numerous safety procedures and requirements to offset some adverse conditions and avoid accidents or injury. Works in a cab which is often hot or cold. Sometimes exposed to bad weather, particularly when operating with an open cab window. Exposed to unpleasant fuel exhaust fumes and to jarring, jolting, and swaying movements. The locomotive engineer is continuously exposed to loud noise from engine operation, train whistle, and horn. Exposed to possible injuries from accidents. Works inside in areas that are sometimes damp and drafty but usually outside in all kinds of weather and is exposed to dust and dirt. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from shifting loads, toppling stacks, fork-lift truck’s overturning, falling objects, or accidents with other moving equipment. Works mostly outside and operates vehicles in all kinds of weather in a controlled traffic environment throughout a government installation and on public roads. Exposed to dirt and fumes, subject to cuts, bruises and broken bones or serious injury as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.
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. About the Position: This position is located with the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Transportation Division, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.