You will serve as a ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR in the TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, OPERATIONS BRANCH MOTOR VEHICLE of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII.

Duties

You will evaluate types of soils, and terrain features to select the appropriate type equipment, attachments and/or accessories and configuration needed to execute assigned work in a safe and efficient manner. You will perform minor maintenance on equipment; for example, checking/refilling fluids, changing filters, lubricates fitting, and makes minor adjustments. You will operate heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications. You will rough grade the earth to the general contour desired, as well as fine surfacing on flat or rolling terrain. You will inspect equipment for signs of wear or damage to maintain safe operating condition.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Selectee must have and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• The employee may be required to work overtime and in shifts on an emergency basis. The employee may be recalled to duty.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position requires the employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a type A commercial driver’s license (CDL), within 180 days of entering this position.

Qualifications

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION: Your resume must show that you have the ability to perform common tasks under general supervision including: 1) Performing minor maintenance on equipment; 2) Performing subsurface preparation, constructing, repairing asphalt and cement surfaces; 3) Operating vehicles such as bulldozers, road graders, backhoes, and large industrial tractors, as the workload requires; 4) Operating equipment safely where the work is close to buildings, power poles, utility lines, trees, drop-offs, rocks and/or other obstructions. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.) Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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, levers, clutches, and brakes 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 the larger type of equipment handled and the requirement for more frequent adjustments under adverse operating conditions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and handles items weighing up to 40 pounds. When performing cement work, employee is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 100 pounds. 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 pullets, attaching and disconnecting tow bars, as required. WORK 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 curs, scrapes and bruises, falls, falling material or injury from equipment. May be exposed to grease, fumes, solvents, high noise, vibrations and exposure to critical injuries from the possibility of the 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, and aprons. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII 400 Marshall Road Pearl Harbor, HI 96860 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]