Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator . This position supports operates in gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment on short-term, small-team projects, including replacing culverts, repairing levees, cleaning canals and ditches, maintaining roads, and repairing small parking areas. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates motor vehicles of various sizes to transport personnel, supplies, and equipment in support of daily operations. Applies safe-driving practices by maintaining awareness of terrain, load limits, and surroundings to prevent accidents or damage. Use and maintains hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation during daily tasks. Assembles, repairs, and reinstalls mechanical or structural components following established specifications. Interprets written instructions, diagrams, and specifications to plan and complete assigned work tasks accurately. Keeps work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained to support safe and efficient operations.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) 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. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.