ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Summary 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 at : U.S. Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Maintenance Division, Supply Branch-Storage Section, Fort Cavazos, Texas. Responsibilities Operate large industrial vehicles on steep and rough terrain under changing weather conditions. Operate gasoline / diesel powered industrial vehicles in a variety of road, terrains, and weather conditions in accordance with safety rules / regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements in placement, storage and shipment of materiel and equipment. Comply with environmental laws / regulations for the selection and application of herbicides and insecticides used control of control plant diseases, undesirable insects, and unwanted grass and weeds. Operate large industrial vehicles (farm tractor, bulldozer, dump trucks, cargo trucks, tractor trailer, cranes, etc.) through confined spaces to avoid damage to equipment and surrounding area. Operate a variety of wheeled (from 1 / 4 ton to 22 ton) and tracked (up to 60 tons) vehicles in transport, storage placement, load carrying and equipment transfer. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 People with Disabilities, Schedule A 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 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. I am able to perform the common duties of an Engineering Equipment Operator including operating a variety of heavy equipment, such as, but not limited to bull dozers, tractors, trailers, forklifts to 55K in receiving, issue and movement to storage and maintenance facilities. If vehicles are not capable of being driven, incumbent operates like vehicles with draw bars. - 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 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 as a Engineering Equipment Operator Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT : The incumbent, in operating wheeled and tracked vehicles, is required to climb, stoop, and work in awkward positions. Lifts and moves objects weighing up to 100 pounds individually. Exerts physical effort in removing blocking and bracing materials from rail cars using wrenching bars. May be required to work in cramped positions for extended periods of time in working in and around rail cars. WORKING CONDITIONS : Works inside (30%) and outside (70%). Exposed to the environment, dust, dirt, fumes, cuts, bruises, falls and broken bones while working on, in, around vehicles, rail cars, forklifts, etc. Hearing protective devices and other protective devices and safety equipment must be worn at all times of exposure to the hazardous condition(s). Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of the job and do not meet criteria for compensation by environmental or hazard pay. Education Additional Information 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 trial / probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is a Logistics Career Field 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. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.