Engineering Equipment Operator

Duties

This position drives vehicles that require a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), based on the type or kind of equipment being operated. The incumbent must ensure appropriate permits are obtained for transporting and operating equipment assigned. As such, this position is a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the United States Forest Service (USFS) / Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Controlled Substances Testing Program.

Operates one or more heavy gasoline or diesel powered wheeled or crawler type engineering and construction equipment to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as roads, ditches, or construction sites. Transports heavy equipment to job site.

Moves earth and rock, piles brush, pulls planting equipment, etc., on mountains with steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and other surfaces with similar rough features to grade the earth to the general contour desired on trails, roads, canals, tunnels, or construction sites. Performs rough grading as well as fine surfacing on flat or rolling terrain. May perform fine grading with closer instruction and supervision.

Adjusts equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order, making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment. Steers and operates by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt.

Ensures equipment is maintained in good working condition. Performs inspections, preventive maintenance, minor repairs and adjustments, and maintains proper records. Reports major mechanical repairs to supervisor.

Qualifications

You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.

Job Elements:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• 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 of drive safely (Motor Vehicles).
• Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator

There is no substitution of education for this position.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.

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.