Engineering Equipment Operator

The Engineering Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of engineering equipment in support of Transportation Branch operations.

In this position you will:

• Operate heavy equipment in conjunction with the construction maintenance and repair operations; digs trenches for water sewer electric and gas lines.
• Perform grading inside and outside of the building using track steer skid steer and front loader.
• Operate equipment close to buildings trees drop-offs rocks etc.
• Adjust attachments to equipment generally without stopping power units this machinery includes but is not limited to forklifts wheeled tractors (up to 3000 pounds draw pull capacity) truck cranes (motor driven 6000 pounds) backhoe power sweepers two-ton road rollers front end loaders bobcat automotive vehicles (1/4 to 8 tons) etc.

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• May need to complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions of Employment

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 70 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt dust pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations seeOPMs website.

Additional Requirements:

• At a minimum candidate must have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B withP (Passenger) Endorsement. (Candidate must submit a photocopy of CDL License frontand rear)
• Candidate must pass a pre-screening Drug Testing.
• Candidate must register with Clearinghouse Register Before You Register ()
• Candidate must meet medical requirements.
• Candidate must have and maintain a clean driving record to include no major or seriousviolations as defined by the respective state.
• Candidate must be available to be retained on or called in for duty during emergencies such as floods storms etc. to perform duties as necessary.
• Candidate must maintain a Smithsonian issued travel card in good standing.

In order to be rated qualified an applicants overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge skills and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead provide detailed descriptive information about your actual 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.