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Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator Leader

Army Transportation

Job Location:

Southport, NY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29

Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

About the Position: This position is with the US Army Transportation Command 596th U.S. Army Transportation Surface Brigade 832nd US Transportation Battalion Rail Operations Division located in Southport North Carolina.

Duties

Resolves routine operational questions from crew members independently.
Coordinates daily on-the-job training assignments for crew members.
Conducts pre-operational safety and servicing inspections on railroad maintenance vehicles.
Maneuvers railroad maintenance vehicles safely within active rail work zones.
Enforces standard housekeeping rules within the active railroad maintenance work areas.
Organizes daily vehicle dispatch records and utilization cards to ensure orderly record-keeping.
Explains equipment manufacturer specifications to crew members.
Verifies daily vehicle inspection sheets against standard maintenance instructions.
Adjusts vehicle speed to safely match changing track conditions and visibility limits.
Maintains safe clearance distances from crew members working on foot while moving vehicles.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with Disabilities Schedule A
Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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). 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 an Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operator Leader without more than normal supervision. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (such as WG-05) that demonstrates the ability to lead a crew in railroad maintenance operations with minimal supervision; operate specialized railroad maintenance motor vehicles; maintain neat orderly and well-serviced work areas and equipment; interpret technical vehicle specifications and safety guidelines; and drive mobile equipment safely within active rail work zones. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat Clean and in Order)

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate to heavy physical exertion is required in operating machines and tools used on track maintenance and in loading and unloading ties switch parts etc.
WORKING CONDITIONS: There is danger of bruises and more severe injury from operating hand tools and handling heavy materials. There is danger of falls from motor cars and danger from work operation of others such as the crane operator. There is danger of collision with trains and vehicles. Majority of the time is spent working outside with exposure to snow ice heat dust and dirt.

Additional information

Male applicants born after December 31 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public making this determination the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This is a Logistics Career Field position.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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