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Engineering Equipment Operator

Transforce | Richfield, UT

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Posted Date 1/02/2025
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Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Richfield, Utah. Information about Richfield and the surrounding area can be found here.

We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Learn more about this agency

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Overview
  • Accepting applications
  • Open & closing dates
12/31/2024 to 01/07/2025
  • Salary
$30.02 - $35.03 per hour
  • Pay scale & grade
WG 10
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Location
  • Richfield, UT 1 vacancy
  • Remote job
No
  • Telework eligible
No
  • Travel Required
Occasional travel - At times, travel for field work, meetings and/or training may be required.
  • Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
  • Appointment type
Permanent
  • Work schedule
Full-time
  • Service
Competitive
  • Promotion potential
None
  • Job family (Series)
  • 5716 Engineering Equipment Operating
  • Supervisory status
No
  • Security clearance
Not Required
  • Drug test
Yes
  • Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  • Trust determination process
  • Credentialing
  • Suitability/Fitness
  • Financial disclosure
No
  • Bargaining unit status
Yes
  • Announcement number
UTDE-25-12646030-CH
  • Control number
826371400

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This job is open to
  • The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens - No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

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Duties
  • This position serves as an Engineering Equipment Operator for the Color Country District.
  • Uses heavy equipment including bulldozers, road graders, backhoes and excavators to perform construction and maintenance activities for roads, campgrounds and range improvement projects.
  • Constructs and maintains various improvement projects on public lands that may involve carpentry, concrete work, plumbing, electrical, welding, fencing and similar skills.
  • Plans and executes work within acceptable tolerances without direct supervision.
  • Performs grading within specified tolerances in accordance with drawings or grade stakes.
  • Performs routine maintenance such as lubricating, filter changes and similar without supervision to keep equipment in good working order.
  • Makes arrangements to have periodic maintenance and repair work done to heavy equipment as required.
  • Loads, secures and transports equipment using 120,000-pound GCVW trailer and tractor transport or dump truck with trailer.
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Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
  • You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
  • Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
  • You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A, B or C endorsement.
  • May require a one year probationary period.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit position.
  • This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:

1) Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

2) Required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate special endorsements to perform the work of the position.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision.

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines, and pushing and pulling levers continuously while machine is in operation. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated, the adjustments made, and the adverse operating considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. The incumbent is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment and tools.

Work Environment: The operation of large and complicated gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction equipment in difficult circumstances increases exposure and risk of injury. The incumbent works both inside and outside and is exposed to hot and humid weather and/or extremely cold weather with temperatures ranging from below 0 to above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice, road oils, and other items such as loose gravel and rocks may create hazardous conditions. The operator is subjected to noise, vibration, dust, oils, solvents, and fumes from motors and exhausts. When working inside, the incumbent must ensure proper ventilation to minimize fumes caused by equipment or vehicles. The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment. The incumbent is required to follow all prescribed safety practices and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective hearing devices and hard hats to prevent injury.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

This position is not eligible for Telework.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment.

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