The Engineering Equipment Operator Leader position is located within the Grounds & Equipment section of the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the VA Central Western Mass location. The incumbent is responsible to operate and maintain all the departments equipment and lead the workforce in daily operations and storm related response. S/he may be required to work at all six Community Based Outpatient Clinics or tow the Emergency Management trailer throughout New England.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: 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 Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Lead or Supervise 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.
MAJOR DUTIES: The Engineering Equipment Operator Leader operates medium to large heavy equipment such as 3.5 yd wheel loaders, backhoes, skid steers, 6 ton dump truck and other types of heavy equipment over rough terrain, on steep slopes, graded curves, shoulders and rocky or soft ground to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth by skillful spot maneuvering for front end loader or backhoe operation. Grades surfaces, compacts soils, or rolls to exact specifications on flat or rolling terrain. Adjusts attachments for proper positioning and working order without stopping the power unit or the equipment. The incumbent steers and operates by using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves according to the slope or tilt. Operates close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, buried power lines and other utility lines, or other obstructions. S/he leads the work section in daily operations and trains personnel in the proper operation of all departmental equipment. The incumbent both leads and performs weather related response with heavy equipment and is responsible to maintain all departmental equipment in proper working order. Working along with other workers and setting the pace. Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led. Due to the gross vehicle weight of the 6 ton dump truck combined with either the plow & sander package or towing of the emergency management trailer the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) B or higher in order to operate on state roads. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Equipment Operator Leader/PD037070 Physical Requirements: Heavy physical effort is used by the operators in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. 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 of some of the controls and attachments, the operators are frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions.