ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp J T Robinson, AR

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Arkansas Army National Guard at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership. The selectee must serve in an enlisted grade from PVT/E-1 through SFC/E-7, wear the military uniform, and meet military requirements without creating a grade inversion. A current government vehicle driver's license is required to operate the equipment and trucks. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current, and the selectee must initiate or possess a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation and receive a favorable determination. The selectee must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.

The position operates heavy engineering equipment to move materials and may operate gasoline- or diesel-powered dump trucks and truck tractors with trailers or semitrailers. Work is generally performed on flat or rolling terrain or construction sites with simple terrain problems. Duties also include operator maintenance and other tasks as assigned. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies, including work outside the normal duty day. The duties may significantly affect the environment, and the employee is responsible for maintaining awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible Arkansas Army National Guard assignment is required; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must meet the compatible enlisted military grade requirement: minimum PVT/E-1 and maximum SFC/E-7, and must meet military requirements without creating a grade inversion.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must maintain a current government vehicle driver's license to operate the equipment and trucks.
• Experience or training operating heavy engineering equipment and performing operator maintenance on equipment such as bulldozers, angle dozers, and front-end loaders.
• Experience or training operating heavy engineering equipment in close proximities and on various types of terrain.
• Must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation and receive a favorable determination.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation and be able to obtain or maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, such as bucket loaders, bulldozers, caterpillars, and road scrapers, to push, pull, pile, or load sand, gravel, earth, refuse, and other materials.
• Operate gasoline- or diesel-powered dump trucks or truck tractors with coupled trailers or semitrailers, as needed.
• Maintain a current government vehicle driver's license for operation of the equipment and trucks.
• Perform operator maintenance on heavy engineering equipment.
• Assist lower-graded operators with complex equipment operation or maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed