ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Fountain City (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks anEngineering Equipment Operator for dredging support and related heavy equipment tasks in a seasonal capacity. You will operate bulldozers, loaders, excavators and other gear to manage shore pipe, sand and dredged material, while performing routine preventive maintenance and inspections.

You will also handle mooring lines, connect pipelines, and assist with hydraulic dredging operations as needed, with shifts that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and related gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate D5, D-6, D-7 and D-8 type equipment to unload, place, move and level dredged material.
• Perform routine maintenance: check oils, fluids, gauges, batteries and tracks.
• Inspect equipment, document condition, report issues, and assist with repairs as needed.
• Operate hoists, capstans, winches and motors on dredge equipment and plant.
• Handle mooring lines, towing cables, and secure barges as required.
• Connect/disconnect pipelines; assist in pontoon shifting and pipeline work when on hydraulic dredge.
• Remove obstructions from suction heads and pipelines; maintain walkways and lines on pontoons.
• Disassemble pipelines and load onto barges after dredging is complete.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Gauge reading & monitoring

Job description

• Operates D5, D-6, D-7 and D-8 type bulldozers, frontend loaders, bucket crawlers and excavators to unload, place, move, and breakup shore pipe and move or level off sand and other dredged material.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as checking oil and water, battery, gauges, and condition of tracks. Oils and greases machinery and performs routine operating maintenance duties.
• Inspects and documents all equipment assigned. Notifies supervisor of mechanical failures and recommending repairs required.
• Operates powered hoists, capstans, winches and outboard motors on the dredge and attendant plant.
• Handles and fastens mooring lines and towing cables for making up and breaking of tows; securing attendant pieces of plant; mooring barges.
• When assigned to a hydraulic dredge, connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipeline and shifting pontoons.
• Removes obstructions from suction head and pipeline. Straightens and replaces walkways and lines on pontoons.
• When dredging is completed, using wrenches, power tools and other hand tools to dismantle pipeline and loads on barges.

Duties

• Operates D5, D-6, D-7 and D-8 type bulldozers, frontend loaders, bucket crawlers and excavators to unload, place, move, and breakup shore pipe and move or level off sand and other dredged material.
• Performs preventive maintenance such as checking oil and water, battery, gauges, and condition of tracks. Oils and greases machinery and performs routine operating maintenance duties.
• Inspects and documents all equipment assigned. Notifies supervisor of mechanical failures and recommending repairs required.
• Operates powered hoists, capstans, winches and outboard motors on the dredge and attendant plant.
• Handles and fastens mooring lines and towing cables for making up and breaking of tows; securing attendant pieces of plant; mooring barges.
• When assigned to a hydraulic dredge, connects, disconnects, repairs and replaces pipeline and shifting pontoons.
• Removes obstructions from suction head and pipeline. Straightens and replaces walkways and lines on pontoons.
• When dredging is completed, using wrenches, power tools and other hand tools to dismantle pipeline and loads on barges.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a seasonal position. Seasonal employment means annually recurring periods of work that typically last eight months each year but may vary depending upon the needs of management.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment physical examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position meets the criteria for random drug and alcohol testing under the Department of Army Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.
• Incumbent must successfully complete the USACE Small Boat Safety Course within 6 months of starting.
• Must successfully complete the USACE Heavy Equipment Operating course.
• Relocation/PCS NOT authorized.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include: general equipment operation of all sizes of bulldozers, excavators, crawler type machines, front-end type loaders, outboard motors, power hoists, capstans and winches. Making minor repairs to equipment and performing preventive maintenance such as checking all oils and fluids, air filters, batteries, monitoring gauges, and monitoring track condition and tension. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

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
• This is a 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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.