Engineering Equipment Operator

Duties

• Makes cuts and fills, piles earth for embankments, backfills, etc., and performs rough and finish grading maintenance of roads and grounds and construction of new roads and ground areas.
• Operates excavator, mobile crane, grader, diesel powered landing craft/barge, bulldozer, street sweeper, snow plows, dump trucks, tractor trailer combo for hauling heavy equipment, front end loader, backhoe, fork lift, up to 40 foot work boats.
• Assists with new installation and repair and maintenance of irrigation and plumbing systems.
• Assists with carpentry, welding and cement work in the maintenance of Project and recreational facilities.
• Continuously performs inspection, preventative maintenance, minor repairs and servicing of all equipment assigned.
• Cleans, greases, and oils equipment and makes necessary adjustments for brake and steering units, tracks on track mounted equipment.
• Assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic on minor and major repairs and performs servicing and minor repairs.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Must obtain/maintain a valid Class A CDL for the state of Idaho prior to entrance on duty.
• This is a drug testing position which requires a pre-employment drug test and random test for the duration of employment.
• Position may require employee to wear protective clothing/gear.
• This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, up to 45 lbs.
• Subject to emergency work performed outside of normal duty hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers boat operator license within 12 months after initial appointment.

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.

Ability to do the work of a(n) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. have the ability to perform a full range of Engineering Equipment Operator tasks including operating trucks with gross weight of 26,000 lbs (such as dump truck) to move dirt or debris, and light equipment (such as tracked loader, tractor, etc.) and perform preventative maintenance checks and services on equipment.

My resume reflects current or past experience performing these tasks.

- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  Heavy physical effort is required in operating the equipment controls or vehicle repair. Strain, noise, vibrations, and dust irritation may result from the operation of equipment operating over rough surfaces. Operation of larger equipment is strenuous because of more frequent adjustment while operating under conditions of steep and unstable grounds and close proximity to structures and above and underground utilities.
  
  Works at benches or while material is on supports, or on equipment while at work site. This requires considerable standing, stooping, sitting, bending, and reaching. The work normally requires lifting of material, tires, tools, and equipment. Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 45 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving heavy objects greater than 45 pounds.
  
  Physical dexterity is needed to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
  
  Work is generally performed outdoors in all extremes of weather, in and over water, in wildland vegetation, in flood control and building structures. Hazards include heat, cold, dust, insect bites and stings, injurious vegetation, electric shock, drowning, work around machinery and heavy equipment, noise, vibration, falls from ladders and high work surfaces, and toxic chemicals. Work requires heavy lifting, continuous…