Engineering Eqpt Operator

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01EXPERIENCE

A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: 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) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.

Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Required to know the uses of the different sets of controls or operation of the equipment and attachments and be skilled in handling these controls to perform the work. Basic knowledge of the nature of the soil and features of the terrain to determine the proper approach according to the condition of the surface and subsurface.

Must manipulate tractor and attached equipment simultaneously; and make multiple corrections from equipment to tractor; connecting drive shafts and mechanical lines, and operating tractor while manipulating gang mowers or other attachments. Must be skillful in the manipulation of power lift gate controls. May operate boom slope mowers to cut grass on slopes, as applicable, while operating -tractor on level ground such as along roadsides.

Operates tractors and other equipment on various terrains, between shrubs and trees, around fences and bushy areas where tree limbs and rocks tend to cause clogging or jamming in equipment. Adjusts equipment to perform various types of jobs such as the height of mower blades, rate of application for sprayers, etcetera. Responsible for the annual implementation of Standard Operating Procedures related to turfgrass, plants, trees, and shrubs.

Must keep detailed and accurate records such as computer documents/spreadsheets of all activities performed and completed throughout the calendar year. Conducts routine daily duties without direct supervision.

Performs operator maintenance, ensuring that the oil, fuel, tires, grease, or any other types of lubricant or condition is maintained at the proper level or condition for the tractor, street sweeper, mowers, edging machines and any other related equipment in use, including the motor vehicles when assigned to that duty.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri ~ 0600-1430 (Intermittent, check with supervisor) Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Eqpt Operator/PD14825A and PD14825A Physical Requirements: This position requires moderate to heavy physical effort with reaching, bending, turning and moving hands, arms, feet and legs to operate different controls on various types of equipment.

Work requires frequent bending stooping, kneeling, walking and exposure to constant vibrations and jolting caused by movement of equipment over uneven and rough terrain and running of other power tools. Position may require lifting and moving weight exceeding 50 pounds with or without assistance, or up to 100 pounds assisted. Also, considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces.

Because of the location some of the controls and attachments, the operators are frequently required to work in awkward of strained positions.