Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Ice Harbor Project is a multi-purpose hydropower project, with missions including operation and maintenance of the facility for flood control, hydroelectric power generation with six main generating units, navigation locks, fish facility, recreation and natural resources management.

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Duties

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• Makes cuts and fills, piles earth for embankments, backfills, etc., and performs rough and finish grading maintenance of roads and grounds and construction of new roads and ground areas.
• Operates excavator, mobile crane, grader, diesel powered landing craft/barge, bulldozer, street sweeper, snow plows, dump trucks, tractor trailer combo for hauling heavy equipment, front end loader, backhoe, fork lift, up to 40 foot work boats.
• Assists with new installation and repair and maintenance of irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Assists with carpentry, welding and cement work in the maintenance of Project and recreational facilities.
• Continuously performs inspection, preventative maintenance, minor repairs and servicing of all equipment assigned.
• Cleans, greases, and oils equipment and makes necessary adjustments for brake and steering units, tracks on track mounted equipment.
• Assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic on minor and major repairs and performs servicing and minor repairs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Must obtain/maintain a valid Class A CDL for the State of Washington prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a drug testing position which requires a pre-employment drug test and random test for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, up to 45 lbs.
• Subject to emergency work performed outside of normal duty hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat operator license within 12 months after initial appointment.

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 a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision the ability to perform a full range of Engineering Equipment Operator tasks including operating trucks with gross weight of 26,000 lbs. such as a dump truck to move dirt or debris on a flat terrain and operating light equipment such as tracked loader and tractor. My resume reflects current or past experience performing these tasks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  Heavy physical effort is required in operating the equipment controls or vehicle repair. Strain, noise, vibrations, and dust irritation may result from the operation of equipment operating over rough surfaces. Operation of larger equipment is strenuous because of more frequent adjustment while operating under conditions of steep and unstable grounds and close proximity to structures and above and underground utilities. Works at benches or while material is on supports, or on equipment while at work site. This requires considerable standing, stooping, sitting, bending, and reaching. The work normally requires lifting of material, tires, tools, and equipment. Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 45 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving heavy objects greater than 45 pounds. Physical dexterity is needed to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
  Work is generally performed outdoors in all extremes of weather, in and over water, in wildland vegetation, in flood control and building structures. Hazards include heat, cold, dust, insect bites and stings, injurious vegetation, electric shock, drowning, work around machinery and heavy equipment, noise, vibration, falls from ladders and high work surfaces, and toxic chemicals. Work requires heavy lifting, continuous standing, walking, or stooping in all extremes of weather, including under wet and muddy conditions on steep or uneven terrain. Work requires special care to avoid injuries. Equipment is operated the majority of the time on sloping, hilly, rocky, uneven terrain with slopes up to 40% containing hazards such as loose ground, large boulders, hazardous trees, steep cliffs, underground services, snow conditions, and existing buildings. Work is also done on unstable ground in wetland areas and adjacent to deep and fast running water.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Incentives May Be Authorized.
• 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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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.
• This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
• 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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