Mobile Equipment Operator Security Clearance

Position: Mobile Equipment Operator with Security Clearance
Duties
* Operate four-wheel farm equipment with assorted attachments to perform general grounds maintenance.
* Shape, prune, top, or remove trees and shrubs.
* Trim trees to prevent powerline encroachment from a 10-ton aerial platform truck.
* Inspect material handling equipment and attachments and perform preventive maintenance.
* Maneuver construction equipment within close tolerances when maintaining grounds.
* Connect, tow, adjust, and position mobile equipment in confined areas and under difficult conditions. Requirements Conditions of employment
* This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
* This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. Criminal history background check required.
* This position will require a security clearance and a background investigation. Must obtain/maintain a Secret security clearance.
* This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
* The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
* Position must be willing and able to perform shift work to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required.
* Incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
* Moderate to heavy lifting up to 75lbs is required. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):
Ability to do the work of a(n) Mobile Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability perform common tasks including operating some material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and handle materials such as: forklifts, landscaping equipment, motor vehicles, and farm equipment. Also, must have the ability to inspect material handling equipment and attachments and perform preventive maintenance, if needed.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
* PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Performs work on hard surface and gravel in situations that require standing, stooping, bending, walking, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Operator is subject to strain caused by vibrations of the equipment and from jerking and jolting motions while lifting and moving containers. Occasionally performs work on other than hard surfaces and lifts and carries parts, equipment and items weighting up to 75 pounds.

Strenuous effort may be required when connecting the tractor and trailer. Considerable eye, hand, and foot coordination is required to produce the desired movements while watching the load and its clearance with other objects.

* WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed outside in a variety of weather conditions and all types of terrain from flat wide-open fields to steep and rocky earth covered magazines. Employee is frequently subject to jolts, cuts and bruises and may be exposed to serious injuries (e.g., broken bones or back injuries). Exposed to dirt, dust, paint, and grease. Special care and safety precautions must be exercised to avoid such…