This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), in the Specialty Services (TFHS) organization of Construction and Maintenance (TFH), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T). A successful candidate in the Heavy Equipment Operator position will operate all sizes and types of heavy mobile and stationary cranes and other equipment within the jurisdiction of the craft.

Duties

As a HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Position is subject to initial pre-employment Drug Testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• Become familiar with and follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
• Subject to call-out for emergency work at any time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued U.S. Motor Vehicle Operator Authorization (driver's license). Possess and maintain a valid interstate commercial drivers license (CDL) from state of residence.
• Additional endorsements on valid driver's license may be required to operate assigned vehicles in compliance with state regulations. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Card.
• Must possess and maintain a national crane certification up to and including 110 ton with telescopic booms fixed and swing cab.
• Obtain agency Access Permit within 30 days after appointment and maintain until issuance of Non-Electrical Worker Permit. Obtain and maintain an agency Non-Electrical Worker Permit within one-year of hire.
• Obtain and maintain within one year after appointment, a First Aid Card and a CPR Card.
• Operate motor vehicles, including sedans, pickups, tool trucks, stakebed trucks, and bucket trucks.
• If exposed to health hazards, have periodic physical examinations as determined by the BPA Medical Director at BPA expense.
• Employees will work in close proximity to substances, such as asbestos, acids, PCBs, pesticides, mercury, etc., which may have negative health effects unless proper safety handling procedures are followed.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision operating heavy mobile and stationary cranes and other equipment such as graders, bobcats, backhoes, bulldozers, track hoes, power shovels, ditch witch, cranes, dump trucks, and tilt trailer combinations in routine assembly, loading, or unloading of heavy equipment and materials. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility 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 VehiclesReliability And DependabilityWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work requires extensive travel throughout the BPA service area with considerable changes of temporary duty stations. Work is normally performed outdoors in all types of weather and includes travel on all road conditions. Work may be performed on steep, hilly terrain or soft unstable ground. Incumbents are frequently required to install or remove equipment in energized high-voltage yards. Working conditions may expose employee to falling objects. Hazards include working around energized equipment and equipment with moving or rotating parts, and exposure to dust, grease, oil and other debris. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., mercury, acids, solvents, PCBs, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed and personal protective equipment are not worn, pose a health risk. At times, work may be physically demanding. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night or under time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Operates all sizes and types of heavy mobile and stationary cranes and other equipment such as graders, bobcats, backhoes, bulldozers and track hoes. Operates large electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered (2-ton rated capacity or larger) with hydraulic or manual attachments. Operates earth-moving equipment such as road graders, backhoes, bulldozers, power shovels, bobcats, ditch-witchs, dump trucks, and tilt trailer combinations. Operates forklifts, bucket trucks, hydro cranes, and other material and manlift equipment. Operates a variety of track-and-wheel-type gasoline or diesel-powered tractors. Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. Drives 30 % of the time, depending upon location, in all weather conditions. Travels over rough, uneven and steep terrain. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Participate in all training activities such as hazardous waste handling, oil spill containment and cleanup, and other environmental activities. Be able to wear protective apparel such as respirators when required for worker safety. Possess and maintain DOT permits required for transportation of equipment which exceeds height, length, width, or weight limitation regulations. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Matthew Nobles
• Phone: 503-230-4634
• Email: [email protected]