Engineering Equipment Operator

• 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.

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 Idaho 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.
• Position may require employee to wear protective clothing/gear.
• 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. have the ability to perform a full range of Engineering Equipment Operator tasks including operating trucks with gross weight of 26,000 lbs (such as dump truck) to move dirt or debris, and light equipment (such as tracked loader, tractor, etc.) and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment. 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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