About the Position: This position is with the US Army Sustainment Command, 407th Army Field Support Battalion, Logistics Readiness Center, Fort Carson Transportation Division Unit Movements Branch, Fort Carson, CO.

Duties

Operate 120 ton diesel-electric locomotives used in switching, regrouping, placing, spotting, and making up trains on the post and for a short distance to a rail head off the post limits. Observe safety rules, post operating regulations, signs, rights-of-way, and crossings continually in switching and moving cars to insure safe movement at all times. Perform operator maintenance on engines, checking brakes, warning devices, reversing lever, sander, and air, oil, electrical, and temperature gauges for proper operation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be a certified locomotive engineer to operate a locomotive as described in 49 CFR Part 240; AND must re-certify locomotive certification triennially (every 3 years), Per AR 56-3 CHP 3 A-C.
• Drug Testing Requirements: IAW change 3 to AR 600-85, alcohol and drug abuse prevention and control program, employee must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Pre-employment physical exam required, due to lifting requirement of up to 45lbs. for the position.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and any installation and/or license required for the type of vehicle being driven.
• Incumbent may spend up to 30% of duty time in travel or Temporary Duty (TDY) status.
• Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Incumbent will routinely be required to work irregular work hours (such as before 0600 or after 1800) to accommodate fluctuations in workload based on the daily mission requirements.

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~ 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)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: Must be able to climb up and down steep steps or ladders to board and leave the train. Locomotive operation requires continuous manipulation of hand-operated controls while stretching, turning, and shifting position for best visibility. Is subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movements, particularly when coupling cars and running on rough track. Maintenance work requires working on top of and under the locomotives and railroad cars in cramped and awkward positions. Requires frequent lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 45 pounds and the pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning of parts and assemblies. WORKING CONDITIONS: Operates the locomotives in a cab which may be hot or cold and inspects and maintains the equipment indoors in a Rail Maintenance Facility, and occasionally outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to bad weather, exhaust fumes, loud noise, and dirt or dust. Is exposed to the possibility of cuts, burns, sprains and more serious injury due to working in, on and around moving trains. Selective Placement Factor: This position requires a locomotive engineer certification/license. (NOTE: License must be uploaded with your application to be considered for the position.)

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 GK-W6YQAA US ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND-407TH AFSB DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk