This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is with: US ARMY IMCOM JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE DIVISION BLDG&GROUND BR, ROADS JBLM, WA

Duties

Operate a variety of sizes and types of dump trucks and trucks with special attachments such as the sander and vac-all. Inspect approximately 30 miles of track on Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM), including trestles, bridges, crossings and culverts for loose, worn or missing spikes, nails, ties and switches. Operate a street sweeper to clean JBLM streets not covered by contract. Operate a patching truck for repair of asphalt. Operate a variety of heavy equipment, such as front-end loader, grader, bulldozer, to push, pull, pile and load earth, sand, gravel; clear brush; back fill; grade roads; plow snow and dig trenches.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Tier 1 NACI background is required throughout the appointment.
• Must possess a valid State Class B Commercial driver's license.
• Employee is subject to pre-employment and annual physical exams.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Engineering Equipment Operator tasks. I can operate a grader and bulldozer to clear brush; grade roads, push, pull, pile and load earth, sand and gravel; backfill and/or dig trenches. I have experience performing operator level preventative maintenance on assigned equipment. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Heavy physical effort is used in constantly bending, reaching turning and moving hands, feet and legs to handle different sets of controls. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration jerking and jolting from operations over rough surfaces. Frequently work in awkward or strained positions or perform constant standing and walking when patching roads. In addition exerts considerable effort when using shovel, jackhammer or pick to repair asphalt. Frequently lifts and caries items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in all types of weather, often in open driver's seat or platform in all types or terrain. Exposed to possible injury due to possible overturning or equipment. Exposed to noise, vibration, dust and dirt and fumes. May be exposed to hazardous or flammable material.

Education

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Contacts

• Address FU-W12KAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG JBLM DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk