Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Department of the Interior; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 37.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of the Interior's Olympic National Park seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment across rugged terrain, including mountains and steep slopes.

The role includes winter snow-removal duties on the Port Angeles crew, performing pre-start inspections, and routine maintenance while adhering to safety standards. The position requires a Class A CDL with no restrictions, background check, and willingness to work varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with No Brake or Transmission Restrictions.
• Experience operating a variety of engineering equipment such as graders, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and heavy trucks.

Aufgaben

• Operate graders, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks and trailers on varied terrains.
• Perform pre-start inspections and routine maintenance on equipment; report needs as required.
• Follow safety rules; work weekends/holidays and winter snow-removal operations as needed.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment

Snow removal

CDL A

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator within Olympic National Park, in the Facility Management/Roads Division. This position operates gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain, to include mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, hilly forests, rocky ground, and other surfaces with similar rough features. Port Angeles position includes working on winter snow removal crew.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The position operates a variety of engineering equipment such as graders, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks and trailers. Positions operates front end loaders to load trucks, stockpile material, clean ditches and clean up storm damage. Equipment is operated at times in difficult terrain, congested roads and in extreme weather conditions. Remove snow and/or ice from steep mountainous roadways as part of the winter snow-removal crew. Responsible for operating a snowblower, grader, loader, dozer, and snowplow, and required to work weekends and holidays between approximately November and May. (Port Angeles only) Operators are responsible for pre-start inspections of equipment as well as minor repairs and preventative maintenance. Operators are responsible for following safety rules and regulations.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with No Brake or Transmission Restrictions. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. Ability to lift 50 pounds You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least 18 years old. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Evaluations

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• 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 (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)

All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Other Information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. Port Angeles, WA Location: Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 6 months in pay status (November to May) and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior. Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines, pushing and pulling levers continuously while machine is in operation, and lifting such items as opening and closing tail gates on dump trucks. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated, the frequent adjustments made, and the adverse operating conditions. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. The incumbent is required to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. Working Conditions: This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. The incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures and is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, oils, heat, cold, and dampness. The operation of large and complicated equipment in difficult circumstances increases the incumbent's exposure and risk of injury. The incumbent is frequently subjected to the possibility of receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises, and strains while servicing and operating equipment. When working inside, the incumbent must ensure proper ventilation. The incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.