Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Drill Operator, Helper. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html Duty Location: Boise, Idaho

Duties

Operates backhoes, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, semi-trucks and trailers, hydraulic truck-mounted cranes, forklifts, and motorboats. Operates trucks and vehicles on interstate highways. Operates vehicles and equipment off-road and in mountainous terrain in all weather conditions. Conducts toolbox safety meetings. Works with laborers and trainee helpers to ensure safe work practices are adhered to. Ability to handle a variety of loads through a range of weights. Ability to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment safely, including power tools. Assists in the setup, alignment, operation, and maintenance of drilling machines and equipment. Operates support equipment. Performs normal and preventative maintenance on all equipment as well as minor repairs. Operates high-pressure washers, chain saws, compactors, skill saws, and drill presses.

Requirements

Qualifications

Your application materials must demonstrate sufficient experience and training to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision. Qualifications will be determined on the basis of information submitted within your resume and responses to the assessment questions. For information about qualifications for Federal Wage System positions please, visit OPM. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 11/15/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Regional Office Bureau of Reclamation Regional Office 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100 Boise, ID 83706 US
• Name: BOR C-PN Region 9 Human Resources Office
• Email: [email protected]