Pipefitter

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) (DOA); Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Army TACOM Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX seeks a Pipefitter to install, maintain, and repair steam systems and plumbing lines. The role requires reading blueprints, welding, and operating a forklift as part of routine tasks.

Work is full-time and on-site with occasional travel. Candidates must meet the screening requirements and be able to lift up to 50 lbs and obtain necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform pipefitter work with normal supervision.
• Able to follow written or verbal instructions to complete routine piping tasks.
• Capable of climbing ladders, scaffolding, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair overhead, surface, and underground steam systems per blueprints and orders.
• Install, maintain, and repair air, gas, water, and sewage lines and plumbing fixtures.
• Perform electric welding or acetylene welding as required on projects.
• Operate motor vehicles up to 5 ton and forklifts up to 15,000 pounds as needed.

Skills

Pipefitting

Welding

Blueprint reading

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Summary

About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states – Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot’s enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil . Learn more about this agency

Overview

Location

2 vacancies in the following location: Texarkana, TX

Telework eligible

No

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$27.89 – $32.59 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Promotion potential

None

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

Supervisory status

No

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

MCGM-26-13098216-DHA

Control number

890238700

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Works from blueprints specifications, work orders, or oral instructions to install,maintain, an repair overhead, surface level and underground steam systems consisting of boilers,lines, valves, pumps, controls, tanks and other associated equipment.
• Works from blueprints, specifications, work orders or oral instructions to install, maintains and repairs air, gas, water and sewage lines and plumbing fixtures.
• Works from blueprints, specifications, work orders or oral instructions using electric welding machine or acetylene welding equipment.
• Operates motor vehicles up to 5 ton capacity and forklift up to 15,000 pounds capacity required in accomplishing steam fitting/plumbing assignments.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance for access to Depot Production Computer System.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid stateside driver’s license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator’s Driver’s License (20,000 lbs.).
• 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.
• Must be able to distinguish basic colors.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

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) Pipefitter ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common pipefitter duties. I can 1) Follow written or verbal instructions to complete routine piping tasks; AND 2) Replace basic components such as fittings, valves, or pipe segments. 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.

• Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms and where the systems aid equipment worked on are in hard to reach places. Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles, lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. Sometimes required to make installation and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. Frequently exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections. Occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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) 29 – Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• 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.

Benefits

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Review our benefits 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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk

https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

GM-W0MCAA US ARMY TACOM RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT

DO NOT MAIL

Texarkana, TX 75507

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probationary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy Selective Service Signature and false statements Social security number request

Required documents

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer’s name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what’s in your resume.
• 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 additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable