Motor Vehicle Operator at Omaha

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission.  They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, employs about 1,350 employees at projects and offices throughout a 700,000-square-mile area of the Missouri River Basin, from Rulo, Neb., to Fort Peck, Mont. The district office is located in downtown Omaha and is just blocks from the Missouri River and minutes from the city’s wide array of parks, museums, historic sites, restaurants, recreation and entertainment venues such as Boys Town, the world-class Henry Doorly Zoo, and the College World Series. Major redevelopment efforts such as the CenturyLink and Holland Performing Arts Centers continue to provide one of the best environments for choice living. Great schools, affordable housing, recreational space, and diverse activities, contribute to some of the highest standards of living in the nation. For more information about us, visit: http://www.nwo.usace.army.mil. http://www.omahachamber.net, http://www.visitomaha.com, http://visitnebraska.org.

 

Position is also being announced at the WG-05 level on Vacancy Announcement WTHI13598991902883. You must apply against the individual announcement if you want to be considered for the other level being advertised. Management may select at any of the levels being announced.

 

The WG-5703-06 position is the full performance level.  
Who May Apply:

• Current Civilian Department of Army Employees within the local commuting area.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to random drug testing.
• This position requires a pre-employment drug test.
• This position requires a pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Drivers License.
• Temporary duty for travel (TDY) will not exceed 5%.

DUTIES:Back to top

Operates various dump trucks up to 45 tons and over to transport soil, rock and other materials. Performs daily preventive maintenance on the vehicles and floating plant equipment. Operates truck tractors to pull single axle trailers and multi-axle, semi-trailers such as flat bed trailers, front end loaders and bulldozer transporters, etc. Performs barge deck hand duties on rock hauling and equipment/work barges on the Missouri River. Performs welding tasks such as assisting in the necessary cleaning, scraping, filing, cutting, grinding of surfaces preparatory to welding. Operates electric or gasoline fork lift trucks to load and unload trucks, move material in and out of storage buildings, and place material in stacks and on pallets. Performs normal laborer tasks, cleaning, painting, picking up supplies, sand blasting, and loading supplies. Performs other miscellaneous construction duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator without more than normal supervision. This includes the ability to operate truck tractors and forklifts to connect truck-tractors and trailers using air hoses and hydraulic systems, manipulate levers in operating hydraulic systems, and secure and release loads to be hauled.. Failure to meet the screen-out element will result in an ineligible rating.

Job Elements:

 • Ability to perform the duties of the motor vehicle operator without more than normal supervision.
• Skill in operating motor vehicles
• Knowledge of acceptable work practices (i.e., keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. related to mobile equipment operation
• Ability to drive motor vehicles safely
• Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicles).

Physical Effort: Light to heavy physical effort is expended in reaching, bending, and moving hands, arms, and legs to manipulate levers and pedals and turn steering wheel of truck tractors and forklift trucks. Ability to climb in and out of cabs of truck tractors. Able to climb on and off barges to steep river banks. Required to lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds. On occasion, incumbent will throw lines and ropes weighing over 20 pounds.

 

Working Conditions: Operator is subject to possible injury from vehicle accidents while driving over-the-road and operating forklift trucks. Work is performed in enclosed cabs in all types of weather. Also both outside in loading areas and inside unheated buildings when operating forklift trucks. Works often around water and flowing rivers at various stages including flood stages. Often works around poisonous weeds and wild animals.

 

Other Requirements:

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• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• Personnel security investigation is required.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if:  1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.  Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.  Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPMs Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. 

Country: USA, State: Nebraska, City: Omaha, Company: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.