This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Old River Control Structure.

Duties

Operates heavy engineering equipment such as excavators, front-end loaders, bulldozers, etc., Operates heavy engineering equipment on all types of terrain. Operates wheeled or tracked equipment to tow attachments and non-self-propelled equipment. Performs routine operator's maintenance and service on assigned equipment, such as: keeping equipment clean, parts properly greased, and serviced with water, coolants, lubricating oil, hydraulic oil, and fuel, etc.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Physical Examination.
• Designated Drug Test Position.
• Incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• One year probationary required.
• Travel required up to 10%

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) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Operating heavy equipment to move material and equipment from one location to another, operating a pick-up or cargo truck on public roads. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort - Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving arms and legs to operate various controls. Is subject to strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and the jerking and jolting caused from operating over rough surfaces. Must frequently work in awkward or strained positions. Must have the coordination and dexterity to operate hand and foot controls of the equipment. Working Conditions - Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions, and from an exposed driver's seat or in partially enclosed cabs of equipment. Is subject to noise, dirt, and exhaust fumes, cuts and abrasions from trees and undergrowth, and insect bites; and possible injury from equipment overturning.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address GY-APF-W2R902 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, NEW ORLEANS DO NOT MAIL New Orleans, LA 70160 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk