About the Position: This position is with the US Army Engineer District, Operations Division, Project Operations Branch, Maintenance Section in Galveston, TX.

Duties

Operate compact track loader with bucket, blade, backhoe and trencher which is operated at various locations throughout the District to maintain access at various facilities. Assist the Marine Mechanic in making the more complicated repairs to machinery such as making adjustments, disassembling machinery, packing pumps, replacing worn parts, cleaning parts, etc., and assists on any emergency repairs. Operate numerous government-owned and rental heavy equipment. Operates motor graders to maintain roadways as well as equipment staging areas. Operate crawler-type, diesel-powered and gasoline-powered engineering and/or farm or industrial-type equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction; including bulldozers, tractors, pavement rollers, etc Service and adjust gasoline or diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps, and other machinery and equipment aboard ship. Perform a variety of general maintenance and repair work on lock and dam equipment and machinery, and buildings, grounds, and structures at locks and dams located on a primary stream requiring craft skills peculiar to operations of locks and dams.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Incumbent must be qualified to drive Government vehicles in accordance with Corps of Engineers standards.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.
• Position requires a current Class B Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within one year from hire date and to be able to successfully test for renewal if required.
• State issued Driver's License is required for TDY.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible 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 an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common operation of a variety of vehicles and equipment to include material handlers, bulldozers, motor grades, tractors, pavement rollers, etc.; service and adjust gasoline or diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps, and other machinery and equipment aboard ship. I can grade surfaces, compact soils, excavate and level earth to rough specifications. I work under normal non direct supervision, who observes work upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.- 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 SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentDexterity and SafetyKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT Heavy physical effort is required in operating equipment controls. Considerable strain is encountered resulting from vibration, jerking, jolting, etc., in operation over rough surfaces, Because of location of controls, may be required to work in awkward or strained positions. Work requires frequent standing, stooping, stretching, climbing, and crouching. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Uses coordination of eyes, hands and feet, and also of legs and body in installing, repairing, or testing equipment. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather, usually in an open driver's seat or partially protected cab, on a variety of terrain and soil conditions of types mentioned above. Employee is exposed to the possibility of equipment overturning and subject to normal power and hand equipment operational noise, dust, vibrations, fumes, or other injuries. Subject to the hazards of burns from hot metal chips, cuts, bruises, injuries to hands from use of tools, and to strains from infrequent lifting or swinging of somewhat heavy items. Wears safety glasses, shoes, and other equipment as required. Standard hazard of drowning during floating plant operation is encountered.

Contacts

• Address RK-W2SU03 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT GALVESTON DO NOT MAIL Galveston, TX 77553 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk