Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Engineering Equipment Operator. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. This position is open to Bureau of Reclamation current permanent employees and employees that meet Land Management Authority. Duty Location: Pleasant Grove, UT Responsibilities This position is part of the Engineering Equipment Team within the Construction Services Group, Field Engineering Division, at the Provo Area Office, Provo, UT. The Duty Station is Pleasant Grove, UT. The selectee will be responsible for operating and transporting various types of heavy equipment across uneven, rough terrains, and steep grades. Additionally, the role includes performing maintenance on assigned heavy equipment both on-site and in a garage. Duties include but are not limited to: Operate heavy equipment near buildings, towers, trees, drop-offs, waterlines, rocks and other obstacles. Follow written instructions, maintenance standards, operating procedures, and adhere to safety practices. Operate various types of heavy equipment and attachments, including but not limited to: Caterpillar tractors Excavators of all sizes Off-road articulated dump trucks Front end loaders of all sizes Skid steers Road graders Snowplowing equipment Semi-truck trailer Move earth on diverse terrains such as mountains, steep slopes, graded curves, shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and other rough surfaces. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application and is a condition of employment. Failure to maintain a Class A CDL will result in the termination of appointment. This Position is Designated for Drug Testing in Accordance With 5 CFR Part 1400. You are required to carry a government cell phone. Some remote area may require temporarily living onsite in government supplied camp trailers. May be required to frequently work outside of regular tour of duty with supervisor approval, e.g., Credit Hours, Overtime, etc. You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must meet experience requirements (see Qualifications). Qualifications To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required. However, your resume must demonstrate sufficient experience to support the SCREEN-OUT element, providing your ability to perform the duties of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: (1) operating and transporting different types of heavy equipment in all terrain environments; (2) maintaining and/or repairing roads, ditches, shoulders, or roadbeds; (3) conducting equipment and/or motor vehicle routine/minor preventive maintenance, repairs, and/or safety inspections; and 4) interpreting OSHA standards and an organization's safety regulations in order to work in a safe manner. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs operation of vehicles, and a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. The applicable qualification standard for this position can be found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications#url=WG-5700 Volunteer Experience: 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. Part-time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held. 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 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. Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments, the operator is frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Due to the special requirements needed in working on hazardous waste sites, the operator must meet the physical requirements for each of the sites. Work Environment: 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. He is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from the motor and exhaust. The operator must pay close attention to the equipment, attachments, and terrain. Work is also performed on various hazardous waste sites requiring the proper training associated in performance of work on the identified sites. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Relocation Incentive. Current agency employees may be eligible to receive a referral bonus for recruitment of this position. For information visit: Referral Bonus Awards. This position is designated as a LOW-RISK position. It requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated SF85 Background Investigation (T1 or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years). This is a condition of employment. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.