Locomotive Engineer (Motor Vehicle Operator) Job in Fort Cavazos, TX

Vacancy No. CHDE244927807682D Department U.S. Army Sustainment Command
Salary $24.84 to $28.99 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/20/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Cavazos, TX


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 in the 407th Army Field Support Brigade, Fort Cavazos, TX.

Duties

  • Operate one or more diesel electric locomotives to move a variety of sizes, weights and number of railroad cars containing hazardous cargo.
  • Follow railroad and locomotive safety rules and procedures to operate under adverse weather conditions and/or poor visibility.
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs to railroad box cars, flat cars, and locomotives.
  • Perform coupling and uncoupling operations involved in making and breaking up trains.
  • Receive and relay messages to the crew for placement of train cars.
  • Plan the best sequence of arranging, picking up and setting out train cars.
  • Check engines, brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, air, oil, electrical and temperature gauges for proper operation.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • A commercial driver's license (CDL) equivalent to a Kansas State Class A is required.
  • This position may require you to work irregular hours after normal duty such as (weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights).
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Pre-employment and annual physical examination required.
  • Required to lift up to 45 lbs.
  • This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. This position cannot be filled by Ready Reservists or military retirees with recall obligations.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a locomotive engineer certification to operate a locomotive.
  • Must recertify locomotive certification triennially (every 3 years).
  • You are required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven.
  • You are required to have a current military conductor card or a commercial railroad conductor card that is not expired.

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) Locomotive Engineer (Motor Vehicle Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to control the proper speed of locomotive to anticipate early braking or accelerating, maintaining watch over assigned area of equipment to check for malfunctioning equipment, and using special precautions while operating locomotive during bad weather to prevent emergency situations. I have the ability to follow railroad signaling, railroad safety rules and procedures. - 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 Mobile Equipment Operator
  • Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
  • PHYSICAL: - Work is performed from a sitting or standing position and requires constant use of hands and arms in starting, stopping, and breaking. Operates the locomotive through numerous traffic crossings. Locomotive operation requires ability for very close eye, hand manipulation while regulating a variety of levers and locomotive controls while watching and interpreting signals and verbal instructions of a railroad conductor or brakeman. Position requires infrequent heavy lifting (45 LBS) of access ways and covers on the locomotive during operational check of batteries, electrical assembly's brakes, etc., and when unloading of sand to rail sander. Must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave trains.

  • WORKNG CONDITIONS:- Work is performed in varying weather conditions and subject to exposure to rain and freezing conditions. Subject to dust and fumes. Work is primarily performed within the enclosed locomotive cab with the requirement to operate with side windows open during more inclement weather conditions for visibility reasons. Ear and eye protective devices and safety toed shoes will be worn at all times of actual exposure to hazardous conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • 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) Logistics 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.
  • Relocation, recruitment, and retention incentives MAY be authorized.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
You may claim Military Spouse preference.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

Required Documents

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:

  • 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.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • 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 qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses
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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/02/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12617682).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
GK-W6YRAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Cavazos, TX 76548
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Next steps

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