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Operates heavy engineering equipment and performs major, routine, or emergency road and ground maintenance and construction. Position involves operation of both heavy road construction and snow removal equipment in mountain terrain under extremely adverse and hazardous conditions. Candidates must have current Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
Learn more about this agency11/19/2024 to 12/09/2024
$31.36 - $39.29 per hour
Please see "Additional Information" for more information on the pay rate.
FW 10 - 11
Many vacancies in the following locations:
No
76% or greater - The job may require 76% or more travel.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
NA
No
Yes
Yes - The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. See https://www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements.
Yes - This position is represented by PASS: Regional Tech Ops and AEA.
ANM-ATO-25-2659147-93075
819651500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Also open to former excepted service federal employees eligible under an interchange agreement. Current or former federal employees must have met a one year probationary period or trial period in the competitive or excepted service. Applications will be accepted from preference eligibles and veterans who are honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty service.
Operate diesel and gasoline powered road equipment required for construction, clearing, and/or rehabilitation of roadways. Such road maintenance or construction projects consist of clearing rock excavation, shaping and crowning, mowing vegetation, and finish grading to within one-tenth foot of engineer’s plans and specifications. Operates various heavy equipment including motor patrols, track dozer to 270 HP rating (D-8 size), tractors, front-end loaders to 4 cubic yards capacity, earth compactors, both sheep foot and pneumatic, dump truck, tractor trailer to 35-ton load capacity and under various circumstances may operate other road construction equipment. Work also includes installation, repair or modification of cattle guards, concrete and CMP culverts, erection of wooden bridges, and construction of concrete abutments.
Performs snow removal on high mountain roadways which provide access to critical navigational facilities. Performs duties during severe weather, under extremely critical hazardous conditions. Operates large (19-ton, length-32’, width-8’6”, height – 12;) rotary snow removal equipment with dual diesel engines to 325 HP; various road patrols and track equipment (to D-8 size) over narrow gravel or snow-covered, mountainous roads. Equipment, such as large patrols and rotary snow plows, are equipped with both front and rear steering to negotiate turns and switchbacks on narrow mountainous roads. Due to visibility limitations of less than 100 feet, and to preclude rock falls or avalanches of snow, a high-degree of operator skill is required.
Performs routine maintenance on all equipment such as motor oil changes, hose replacements, transmission oil changes, belt changes, and parts lubrication.
Responsible for placement and maintenance of snow marker poles and emergency equipment, plies, clothing, and avalanche supplies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
FW-10: Works under close supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Road Crew Foreman who assigns itineraries and makes overall work assignments with periodic instructions as deemed necessary. Work is reviewed on a continuing basis. Tasks such as snow removal on high mountain access roads are performed under direct supervision. Completed work is reviewed by FMP Supervisor or Road Crew Foreman to assure satisfactory completion and compliance with instructions and safety regulations.
FW-11: Works under the general supervision of the Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Road Crew Foreman who assigns itineraries and makes overall work assignments with periodic instructions as deemed necessary. Most work, such as snow removal on high, mountain access roads, is performed without direct supervision. Completed work is occasionally reviewed to assure satisfactory completion and compliance with instructions and safety regulations.
To qualify, no specific length of experience or training is required; however, you must show evidence of experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position.
You MUST provide a NARRATIVE statement for each Demonstrated Ability. The narratives should be clear and concise, providing a description of your education, training and experience that would describe the degree to which you possess each Demonstrated Ability. Candidates must document possession of experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position.
Eligible candidates will be ranked based on DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES, if applicable. In addition to the minimum qualifications, Demonstrated Ability number 1 has been determined to be a selective placement factor or "screen-out element" for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
***This is a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. The Screen-Out Element for this position is: Ability to independently perform the most difficult tasks utilizing a thoroughly developed knowledge of operation and repair of vehicles and allied mechanical equipment.***
Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.
We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.
This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
Hourly wages are broken down by the wage area in which you would work:
FW-10
FW-11
Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted.
Interviews may be conducted.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work is accomplished at isolated locations and mountainous country during all seasons of the year. Working condition elevations range from sea level to an elevation of 12,000 feet. Temperatures range from 120 degrees to -30 degrees Fahrenheit, and work is performed in all types of weather without shelter. Winter months involve snow control operations in hazardous terrain to provide access to remote facilities. The remainder of the year entails rebuilding and maintaining FAA access roads whereby the operators are subjected to noise, dust, dirt, rough riding, exhaust fumes and potential rock or snow slides. Position may require up to ninety (90) per cent travel. A high-altitude physical is required.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Operator is frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions.
Special Requirements: Position requires a state class A driver's license with applicable categories to be acquired within six months of employment.
Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.
Current or Former Federal employee (including a current FAA employee): You MUST submit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent document that verifies tenure (block 24, code 1 or 2). Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.
Applicants must apply on-line. Faxed, mailed or e-mailed applications cannot be accepted. Additional documents to supplement your application (i.e.; transcripts, SF-50, or veteran's documents) may be uploaded in USAJOBS or faxed to (206) 231-4150 on or before the closing date of this announcement. Include your name & the announcement number on each of your faxed pages.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
We strongly encourage applicants to utilize the USAJOBS resume builder in the creation of resumes.
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Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or other non-merit factors. DOT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact listed in the Agency Contact Information section of this announcement or the hiring manager. An employee with a disability must notify the decision-maker of the accommodation request. Job applicants and employees are required to follow up oral requests in writing. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Additional information on reasonable accommodations procedures or on EEO Programs is available on Office of Civil Rights (ACR) or by contacting the local FAA Civil Rights Office.
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