Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-11, to support the Illinois Waterway Project, Maintenance Section.

The position requires operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance, and working under supervision in a demanding outdoor environment. Responsibilities include pushing and grading materials, loading and relocating items, and establishing road ditching and brush clearing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing related maintenance is required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications for mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability; ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to push, grade, load and relocate materials.
• Establish ditches on roadways and clear brush as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee to ensure tasks are completed correctly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Interpret instructions

Reliability and dependability

Job description

About the Position

This is a vacancy for an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-11, Illinois Waterway Project, Maintenance Section, located in Peoria, Illinois. This position is being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA). There will be a 90 day restriction on movement for those selected under this authority.

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. To meet the screen out element applicants should document experience and/or show the ability to operate heavy equipment to safely push and grade or load and relocate materials, establish ditches on roadways, clear brush and perform maintenance on such equipment. 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. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) 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 (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) ???????

Physical Efforts

Heavy physical effort is required in operating equipment controls. Considerable strain is encountered resulting from vibration, jerking, jolting, etc., in operation over rough surfaces, Because of location of controls, may be required to work in awkward or strained positions. Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, usually in an open driver's seat or partially protected cab, on a variety of terrain and soil conditions of types mentioned above. Employee is exposed to the possibility of equipment overturning and subject to normal power and hand equipment operational noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, or other injuries. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of tools, and to strains from infrequent lifting or swinging of somewhat heavy items. Wears safety glasses, shoes, and other equipment as required. Standard hazard of drowning during floating plant operation is encountered.