Engineering Equipment Operator (road Contruction Worker)

Air Education and Training Command; Randolph Air Force Base (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command seeks a skilled Engineering Equipment Operator to run heavy equipment for road and runway construction on Randolph AFB. You will perform cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth while maintaining pavement surfaces in varying conditions.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate knowledge of equipment, subsurface preparation, and safety procedures. The role requires interpreting blueprints and operating multiple attachments with precision in outdoor,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering equipment and their controls.
• Knowledge of subsurface preparation and asphalt/cement surfaces.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures.
• Skill in applying aggregates and shaping drainage.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for cutting, moving, digging, grading, and paving.
• Construct and repair roads, pavements, and runways.
• Prepare subgrade and lay asphalt or cement surfaces.
• Follow safety practices and use protective gear.

Skills

Engineering equipment

Road construction methods

Safety regulations

Reading blueprints

Tool operation

Tools

Grader controls

Bulldozer blade controls

Front-end loader controls

Backhoe controls

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is to operate engineering and construction equipment and perform functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials; and construct, maintain, and repair rigid and flexible pavements, roads, and runways.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen-out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-5716 ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORKER) without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of engineering equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, and trench diggers; and the different sets of controls or operation of the equipment and attachments.
2. Knowledge of methods and techniques of subsurface preparation and constructing and repairing asphalt and cement surfaces.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures.
4. Skill in applying and leveling gravel, crushed stone, sand, or other aggregates to the proper thickness for the subsurface; applying sealer; shaping curbs and drainage ditches; curing asphalt with sealer; and manipulating the controls to adjust spreaders, sprayers, post hole diggers, backhoes, moveable dozer blades, and front-end loading devices.
5. Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools, and related equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

Physical Effort Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and handles items weighing up to 40 pounds. When performing cement work, employee is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 100 pounds. Asphalt work requires considerable physical effort while using pickax or air hammer to remove damaged pavement. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys, attaching and disconnecting tow bars, as required.

Working Conditions

The employee works outside in all kinds of weather frequently exposed to dust and dirt. Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, gloves, masks, and aprons.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.