FUL Engineering Equipment Operator

Summary

You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator, within Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP. The purpose of this position is to operate construction heavy equipment on various terrain and/or construction sites. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately 11 1/2 months, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

• Operates heavy equipment including bulldozers, road graders, backhoes and excavators to perform construction and maintenance activities for roads, campgrounds, underground utilities, site grading, septic systems, and range improvement projects.
• Independently plans and executes work within acceptable tolerances without direct supervision.
• Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, filter changes, and similar without supervision to keep equipment in good working order.
• Arranges to have periodic maintenance and repair work completed on heavy equipment as required.
• Loads, secures, and transports equipment using 120,000-pound GCVW trailer and tractor transport or dump truck with trailer.

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

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Pre‑employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required; a positive test will result in no appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Class A endorsement and no restrictions.
• Uniform required; compliance with uniform standards; uniform allowance will be provided.
• May be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Minimum age: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 years old and (a) have graduated from high school or have an equivalent certificate; (b) have completed a formal vocational training program; (c) have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with preference for employment over continued education; or (d) be currently enrolled in secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is a 70‑mile radius from the official duty station of Hancock, Maryland.

Applicants must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g., mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.).

Heavy physical effort is required 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 incumbent may be required to work in awkward or strained positions. The incumbent may be required to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds and put forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools.

This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. When working outside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to inclement weather. The incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures and is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, oils, heat, cold, and dampness. The incumbent is exposed to the potential of injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning and may also be subject to cuts, abrasions, bruises, and strains.

While operating equipment, the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.