Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Engineering Equipment Operator. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah For more information about Pleasant Grove, Utah, please click HERE.

Duties

Operate several different types of heavy equipment, to include D-6 Caterpillar tractors, rubber-tired backhoes with front end bucket loader, 10-Wheeled dump trucks, etc. Steer and operate equipment by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves, according to the surface conditions. Has knowledge of ICC rules and regulations, State, Federal, and local laws pertinent to transportation of heavy equipment. Operate equipment and attachments; good depth perception and a high degree of concentration to perform the operations; basic knowledge of a variety of soil compositions as well as knowledge of the purpose and limitations of the various attachments; skill in handling the controls to perform the work; ability to adjust attachments on most types of terrain. Operate equipment close to trees, rocks, and other obstructions. Exercise judgment in operation of all equipment. Ensure safety practices and procedures are adhered to in order to ensure the safety of the incumbent, fellow employees, and the public. Work Conditions: Work is performed in all types of weather, on hills, slopes, grades, rolling surfaces, and forested areas. The operator is exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning. Incumbent is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust. The incumbent must pay close attention to the equipment, attachments, and terrain. Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is used in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls 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 schedule: Consists of ten (10) consecutive workdays of 10-hour shifts, with four (4) consecutive days off. On certain projects there will be variable travel (in or out-of-town) with a work schedule of five (5) consecutive workdays of 8- to 10-hour shifts, with two (2) consecutive days off. Overtime and weekend work may also be required.

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 12/20/2024.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Upper Colorado Basin Region, Provo Area Office Bureau of Reclamation 125 South State Street Room 8100 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 US
• Name: Mckinley Earnest
• Phone: 801-524-3787
• Email: [email protected]