Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WG-5716-10 is to to perform functions as cutting moving digging grading and rolling earth sand stone and other materials and construct maintain and repair rigid and flexible pavements roads and runways.

Duties

Operate one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate backfill grade or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails roads airfields or other construction sites. Operate one or more types of gasoline or diesel powered special purpose airfield clearing equipment. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintain repair and construct flexible roads pavements parking areas air drones bike paths or similar surfaces of asphalt. Maintain repair add construct rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Shift work may be required the employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and or holidays.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.
• This position may require travel.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and appropriate ballot commercial drivers license may be required for the position.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• May be required to train and or guide lower grade employees.

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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position 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: 1. Operation of Motor Vehicles 2. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 3. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) 4. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)* 5. Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) 6. Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator. Physical Effort 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 by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Work becomes increasingly strenuous because of larger type of equipment handle and the requirement for more frequent adjustments under adverse operating conditions. Requires physical and mental coordination and depth perception. Frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Eyestrain is probably when operating vehicles during adverse weather conditions. Heavy lifting and carrying of 25lbs or over with assistance. Exerts considerable physical effort while using pickax or air hammer to remove damaged pavement. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys, attaching and disconnecting tow bars, as required. Working Conditions 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 at bruises falls falling material or injury from equipment may be exposed to grease fumes solvents high noise vibration and exposure to critical injuries from the possibility of equipment overturning. The exposure to injury, overturning, noise, and vibration is increased 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, gloves, masks, aprons, and eye protection. NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Hill AFB 7437 6th Street Bldg 430, Rm 119 Hill AFB, UT 84056 US
• Name: Hill AFB DP2YHA
• Phone: (801) 586-4678
• Email: [email protected]