Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a variety of diesel and gasoline powered snow removal and engineering utilized for snow removal of roads, parking areas and airfields.

Duties

- Operates snow removal equipment, such as 3,000 ton per hour rotary snow blowers, snowplows with attachments (i.e. rollover and angle plows, underbodies, wings and sanders). - Operates airblast/rotary type brooms, chemical dispensers and multi-purpose sweeper, such as Tymco sweepers to remove snow and ice from airfield. - Operates chemical dispenser such as sanders, Epokes and Ice Eagle. Operates equipment such as dozers and graders. - Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation. - Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• This work requires the employee to drive a commercial motor vehicle.
• An appropriate, valid Commercial Class A driver's license to include appropriate Department of Transportation medical certification card is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrasts, and depth.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and assigned overtime.
• Shift work may be required.
• May be required to train and/or guide other personnel.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a JBER flight line driving /runway crossing certification test (Employee for any reason will not be without certification for longer than 90 consecutive days while assigned to this position.)
• May be required to travel TDY for training via commercial and military transportation.
• IAW DoDI 3020-42 this position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
• Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting and remain on duty during phased or early release.
• This is a drug tested designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Mission Essential must be added to the requirement area on the cover page of the PD, currently this will only be required for positions identified as mission essential.

Qualifications

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. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Family. 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 the Ability To Do the Work of an Airfield Clearing Equipment Operator 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: Knowledge of and skill in operating one or more gasoline and diesel powered snow removal equipment such as 3,000 ton per hour blowers, plows with attachments, graders, dump trucks, dozers, chemical dispensers Knowledge of snow and ice control chemicals Know ledge of traffic and safety regulations, practices, and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation. Knowledge of airfield snow removal operation Ability to judge road/traffic conditions and read installation maps to determine the shortest and safest route. Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to motor vehicle operation and preventive maintenance. PHYSICAL EFFORT: 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, and bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to grease, fumes, solvents, high noise, vibrations, and exposure to critical injuries from the possibility of the equipment overturning. The exposure to injury, overturning, noise and vibration is increase when operating larger and more complicated equipment in more difficult circumstances. May be required to wear protective clothing, such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, and gloves. WORKING CONDITIONS: 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 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. Work becomes increasingly strenuous because of the larger type of equipment handled and the requirements for more frequent adjustments under adverse operating conditions. The employee frequently lifts, carries and handles items weighing up to 40 pounds. May be required to do repairs to both flexible and rigid pavements. 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.

Contacts

• Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson 8517 20th Street Suite 203 JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]