Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position requires operators to operate tractor and trailer combinations to transport heavy equipment across state and county roads.

Duties

Operate one or more types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials, such as sand, gravel, earth, coal, moving and covering refuse, and clearing brush, rocks, tree stumps, and other material. Maintain, repair, and construct flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt. Maintain, repair, and construct rigid pavement or similar cement and concrete surfaces. Utilize safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Use and maintain tools and equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• A current/valid CLASS "A" CDL license is required by law to operate combination vehicles over 26,000 lbs. with a towed unit that weighs over 10,000 lbs. "gross vehicle weight" for the position.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments

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-5716. 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. Ideal Candidate Statement: Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, coal, moving and covering refuse, and clearing brush, rocks, tree stumps, and other material. Work is generally performed on flat or rolling terrain, refuse dumps, and construction sites with simple terrain problems. Adjusts the attachments for proper level, angle, or depth based on work requirements and equipment used. Operates other types of basic equipment with hydraulically controlled blade, backhoe, or other attachments to aid in installing gutters and drainage areas on shoulders of roads, digs for water and gas lines, and maintains ditches. Operates bulldozer to cover materials dumped at sanitary fill; to excavate for dead animal pits, wood pits, paper and other pits; to blade dirt out of diversion ditches; to pile dirt for front-end loader; and to excavate dirt for various other projects. Operates sweepers with attachments to sweep roads, parking lots, runways, streets, and confined areas. May be required to perform snow and ice control. The screen out element for this position is ability to 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: Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator (Road Construction Worker) 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.

Contacts

• Address Eglin AFB 310 W Van Matre Ave Ste 102 Eglin AFB, FL 32542 US
• Name: Air Force Test Center Recruitment
• Email: [email protected]