What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR position at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers?
Summary About the Position : You will operate equipment and perform duties in support of the maintenance functions at the project. Operate a construction-grade tractor with various attachments; maintenance duties to maintain and repair the dam and recreation facilities; during the flood season, operate the dam on a rotational basis, and operate a 75-ton mobile boom crane. Responsibilities Maintain and repair hydraulic gates, hoists, hangers, cranes, elevators, sump pumps, water system pumps, chlorinates and stand-by generators. Install and repair machinery. Repair light switches, outlets and fixtures. Check for energized or overloaded circuits using an ammeter and voltmeter. Work with 110V and220V single-phase and 440V three-phase circuits. Weld steel and aluminum components using welding processes (e.g., arc, oxy-acetylene, etc.). Dam operation : Collect humidity, temperature and wind velocity readings from weather instrument, make gage readings pertaining to water storage, and performs related calculations. Remove large logs and other debris from the back of the dam; remove and lower large equipment and heavy supplies into the dam; and raise and lower personnel on the downstream side of the dam to repair and inspect the structure. Operate a construction-grade tractor for both new construction and repairs to existing systems by : loading and placing roadbase and leveling it to finish grades or contours for roadways, road shoulder sand boat launch ramps; Excavate and trench for culverts, leach systems and underground utility lines; maintaining roadside drains and firebreaks; and clearing sedimentation and debris from boat launch ramps and roadways below gross pool. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 an ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR without more than normal supervision. Engineering Equipment Operation Screen out : Operate and maintain heavy equipment to include : bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, etc.. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) Physical Effort : Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. The work requires frequent standing, bending, crouching, kneeling and climbing. Frequently lift and carry tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally items weighing more with assistance of material lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions : Work is performed in both the field and shops. Incumbent is exposed to extreme heat and cold, noisy, dirty, and dusty areas, uneven ground, and insect and reptile stings or bites. There is danger of drowning when working on flood control structures. Is exposed to inadequately heated areas, as well as, dirty, greasy, fumed, and noisy areas. Possibility exists for injury from dropped parts, slipping tools or slipping from work positions. Work inside is usually performed on concrete floors, which is fatigue producing from long periods of standing and stooping. Incumbent is exposed to disagreeable fumes from exhaust of engines, minor cuts and bruises from working in close places and hazards of moving vehicles, equipment, machinery, swinging loads, overturning, and breakage of cables. Subject to bruises, broken bones, and strained back. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information This solicitation is utilizing the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One-year probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Career Field (CF) position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances ARE NOT authorized.
