Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to operate engineering and construction equipment and perform functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials; and construct, maintain, and repair rigid and flexible pavements, roads, and runways.

Duties

• Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, coal, moving and covering refuse, and clearing brush, rocks, tree stumps, and other material.
• Maintains, repairs, and constructs flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, airdromes, bike paths, or similar surfaces of asphalt.
• Maintains, repairs, and constructs rigid pavements or similar cement and concrete surfaces.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest Emergency overtime may be required The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position Shift work may be required The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees This position requires a physical/medical examination.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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.

Working 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 cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, gloves, masks, and aprons.