Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base, NDAA 1125 (a) and (c). About the Position: Responsible for operation of locomotives on Tooele Army Depot ranging in size from 60-120 tons to pull a variety of cars and cargo.

Duties

Operate one or more types of locomotives ranging in size from 60-120 tons. Operate 2-1/2 to 5-ton flatbed truck or other transporter truck to transport supplies and materials. Operate large forklift (capacity over 10,000 pounds) to move, load, stack and unstack palletized or crated materials and unboxed materials such as tracks, engines, transmissions, wheels, etc. Inspect railroad track at Tooele Army Depot at intervals mandated by governing regulations by walking or moving along in vehicle on the track at a speed which is slow enough to visually detect defects. Conduct preventive maintenance on railroads and appurtenances to achieve higher user benefits, increase maintenance and repair cost effectiveness, and develop a systematic approach to maintenance and repair. Determine the four levels of track condition.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations.
• Must obtain and maintain a current state drivers license.
• Will be subject to random drug testing requirements. This is in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six (6) months after the date of appointment to this position and will not work in unsupervised situations until these training requirements have been met.
• Must also participate in an annual review of training hazardous waste management procedures.
• Position requires SECRET security clearances.
• Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AAandE).
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 (Railroad Repair Inspector)~ without more than normal supervision. Operating at least one type of locomotive to pull railcars and cargo. Performing coupling and uncoupling operations. Performing maintenance and repair on railroad tracks. - 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires climbing up and down steep steps or ladders. Subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movement when coupling cars and running on rough track. Work involves lifting, moving, and carrying heavy items in excess of 45 pounds. Foot and hand pressure is exerted in steering and braking both trucks and fork lifts, and in manipulating clutch, gearshift, and any special mechanisms installed. WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to bad weather; unpleasant fuel exhaust fumes; and to jarring, jolting, and swaying movement. Continuously exposed to loud noise from engine operation, train whistle, and horn. Work is performed both inside and outside unheated igloos, magazines,open revetments, and warehouses in all types of weather conditions. Works in close quarters in poorly lighted areas. There is danger from falling objects, shifting loads, and toppling stacks. Rough terrain exists in off-road areas.

Contacts

• Address GL-W0MMAA TOOELE ARMY DEPOT DO NOT MAIL Tooele, UT 84074 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk