Engineering Equipment Operator (Road Construction Worker) - Direct Hire Authority
About The Position
The Engineering Equipment Operator operates engineering and construction equipment to cut, move, dig, grade, and roll earth, sand, stone, and other materials. The position constructs, maintains, and repairs rigid and flexible pavements, roads, and parking lots. The operator uses heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials, including sand, gravel, earth, and snow, and to move or cover refuse and clear brush, rocks, tree stumps, and other materials. The operator also drives gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy trucks and operates equipment such as snow-removal equipment and vacuum-type sweepers to clear streets, parking lots, ramps, sidewalks, and aprons of snow, ice, or foreign objects. The role includes constructing, maintaining, and repairing asphalt surfaces and cement or concrete surfaces; following safety practices and maintaining a safe, clean work environment; and using and maintaining tools and equipment. The position is mission-essential and requires a physical/medical examination. It requires driving a CDL motor vehicle and holding an appropriate, valid Class B driver's license. The employee may be required to work shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, emergency overtime, and after-hours on-call services, and may be required to train or guide lower-grade employees.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- An appropriate, valid Class B driver's license is required to drive a CDL motor vehicle.
- Must maintain current certifications.
- Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
- Must meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
- Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the work, evaluated in areas including motor vehicle operation, work practices, interpreting instructions and specifications, safe driving and equipment operation, and reliability and dependability.
- A physical/medical examination is required.
- A security clearance may be required.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel, earth, and snow; move or cover refuse; and clear brush, rocks, tree stumps, and other materials.
- Operate gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy trucks and equipment, including snow-removal equipment and vacuum-type sweepers, to clear streets, parking lots, ramps, sidewalks, and aprons of snow, ice, or foreign objects.
- Construct, maintain, and repair flexible roads, pavements, parking areas, sidewalks, and similar asphalt surfaces.
- Construct, maintain, and repair rigid pavements and similar cement and concrete surfaces.
- Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
- Use and maintain tools and equipment.
- May train and/or guide lower-grade employees.
- Support after-hours on-call services when required.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
