About the Position: This position is with the US Army Sustainment Command, 406th Army Field Support Brigade, Logistics Readiness Center, Transportation Division, Motor Transportation Branch, Fort Stewart, GA.

Duties

Operate 120-ton diesel-electric locomotive and perform locomotive engineer duties in movement of all freight railcars, spotting of cars, loading and unloading, and coupling. Serves as International Standard Organization (ISO) Container Handler and Inspector. Performs material handler duties as a member of the Departure/Arrival Airfield Control Group (DAACG). Performs operator-level maintenance/repair on Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and attachments.

Requirements

• Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Pre-employment and annual physical examination required.
• Position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R and/or DA Form 7412, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A.
• Must possess and maintain a Locomotive License.
• Position may require temporary duty (TDY), business travel, up to 10% of the time.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain forklift license within 6 months of employment.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

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) Locomotive Engineer (Materials Handler/Forklift Operator)~ without more than normal supervision. I am able to perform COMMON duties of a Locomotive Engineer, WG-5737-09 without more than normal supervision. These duties include operating locomotives to pull attached cars, mixed types and sizes of train cars and controlling speed and early anticipation of braking and accelerating requirements. Perform operator maintenance on engines, such as checking brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, air, oil, electrical and temperature gages for proper operation. I am able to perform these duties under normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)Operation of Motor VehiclesReliability and Dependability as a Mobile Equipment OperatorWork Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) PHYSICAL EFFORT: Performs work on hard surface in situations that require standing, stooping, bending, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Operator is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the equipment and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving containers. Occasionally performs work on other than hard surface and lifts and carries parts, equipment, and items weighing up to 75 pounds. Strenuous effort may be required when connecting the tractor and trailer. Considerable eye, hand, and foot coordination is required to produce the desired movements while watching the load and its clearance with other objects. WORKING CONDITIONS: Normally works outside, sometimes in inclement weather. Work areas may be dirty, noisy, and fumes present from vehicles. Exposedto dirt, dust, paint, and grease. Subject to cuts, bruises burns, shock, and strains. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the
qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address DW-APF-W6YKAA LOG READINESS CTR, FT STEWART DO NOT MAIL Fort Stewart, GA 31314 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk