NHS Human Services, Inc.

Summary All hourly jobs are considered as open for bid on a continuous basis. Any BPA employee on a competitive career or career-conditional appointment may, at any time, submit an application for permanent promotions, reassignments, or change of duty stations. In order to assure all interested employees are considered, candidates are solicited annually through a Continuous Vacancy Announcement - Hourly Jobs (Bid List) identifying those jobs and duty locations, for which they wish to be considered. Responsibilities As a HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR you will: Operate large electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered cranes (2-ton and higher rated capacity) with attachments for loading, unloading, hoisting into position (for erection, assembly, or installation), and retirement of heavy equipment and materials. Operate earth moving equipment including, but not limited to, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, skid-steer, road graders, and dump trucks with tilt trailer combinations. Operate equipment in the construction and maintenance of substation yards, roads and transmission line rights-of-way. Operates equipment to grade stakes or levels. Operate forklifts, bucket trucks, hydraulic cranes, and other material and manlift equipment. Set platforms, mats, or other materials required for movement and operation of crawler cranes and mobile cranes. Perform daily inspection of equipment to ensure safety of operation. Performs daily minor or preventative maintenance, service, and lubrication, as needed. Arranges for maintenance or repair when needed. Make minor repairs to, adjustments, and attachment changes as required to accommodate the work at hand. Drive truck-mounted cranes and dump trucks on public highways from job to job. May be assigned incidental tasks to assist in project completion. Keep required records and logs. Prepares required daily/monthly inspection reports and submits with monthly mileage to Heavy Equipment Operator Foreman II within five (5) working days of the end of each month. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision operating heavy mobile and stationary cranes and other equipment such as graders, bobcats, backhoes, bulldozers, track hoes, power shovels, ditch witch, cranes, dump trucks, and tilt trailer combinations in routine assembly, loading, or unloading of heavy equipment and materials. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: 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 Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability And Dependability Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work requires extensive travel throughout the BPA service area with considerable changes of temporary duty stations. Work is normally performed outdoors in all types of weather and includes travel on all road conditions. Work may be performed on steep, hilly terrain or soft unstable ground. Incumbents are frequently required to install or remove equipment in energized high-voltage yards. Working conditions may expose employee to falling objects. Hazards include working around energized equipment and equipment with moving or rotating parts, and exposure to dust, grease, oil and other debris. The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels or exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., mercury, acids, solvents, PCBs, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed and personal protective equipment are not worn, pose a health risk. At times, work may be physically demanding. Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night or under time pressures. System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends. PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Operates all sizes and types of heavy mobile and stationary cranes and other equipment such as graders, bobcats, backhoes, bulldozers and track hoes. Operates large electric, gasoline, or diesel-powered (2-ton rated capacity or larger) with hydraulic or manual attachments. Operates earth-moving equipment such as road graders, backhoes, bulldozers, power shovels, bobcats, ditch-witchs, dump trucks, and tilt trailer combinations. Operates forklifts, bucket trucks, hydro cranes, and other material and manlift equipment. Operates a variety of track-and-wheel-type gasoline or diesel-powered tractors. Completes associated documentation required of the above listed tasks. Drives 30 % of the time, depending upon location, in all weather conditions. Travels over rough, uneven and steep terrain. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.