Engineering Equipment Operator

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. – Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Experience WG-8: The ability to perform safe operation and instruction of engineering/construction equipment such as graders, skid steers, mini excavators, and tractors with varying attachments to perform cutting, moving, digging, grading, and trenching tasks in varying terrain. Skilled in the operation of equipment in moderately steep terrain with some complicating factors such as ditches, gullies, and ravines. Skilled in operating equipment with masticator heads to complete vegetation treatment projects with no direct supervision. Ability to work with a high degree of independence. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is used by the operators in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain 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 operators are frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Work Environment: Work is performed in all types of weather, often in an open driver’s seat or platform, on hills, slopes, grades, rolling surfaces, and forests. The operators are exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning. They are subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust.
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Glasgow, Montana. Information about Glasgow, Montana and the surrounding area can be found at Glasgow Field Office | Bureau of Land Management We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.