Engineering Equipment Operator - Veterans Health Administration

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/06/2026. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A current, valid, state issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore, please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid-state issued Driver's License 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (mobile equipment operations) Motor Vehicles Operation of Equipment/Machinery Reliability And Dependability Without more than normal supervision Preferred: Ability to obtain and maintain Hoist Operators License. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work is performed outside subject to discomfort from long periods in the sun, and cold, windy or inclement weather, being exposed to insects, dirt, dust, mud, water and sometimes to chemical sprays and dusts. Incumbent shall perform snow and ice removal using equipment, hand tools, in addition to chemicals of various types, without injury to plant material. Incumbent performs work in all types of weather, often in an open driver's seat or platform, on hills, slopes, grades, and rolling surfaces. Incumbent will wear personal protective equipment such as protective clothing, gloves, and safety shoes/boots as required and is mandatory. There is chance of minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes and occasional possibility of broken bones from falls. Incumbent is subject to noise, vibration, dust, dirt, and fumes from motors and exhausts. Incumbent may be exposed to noise levels exceeding 85dBA for up to eight (8) hours per day This exposure may adversely affect hearing. Wearing of hearing protection that will contain the noise level to 85dBA or below is mandatory while operating equipment. While wearing hearing protection devices, the incumbent must still be able to hear at a level to perform duties in a safe manner. Incumbent may be exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning. The position is required to work shifts other than their normal tour of duty when the situation dictates. These assignments will be determined by the Grounds Supervisor. The position functions as a the Engineering Equipment Operator performing work to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments involved in the operation of gasoline and diesel-powered engineering, and construction equipment with wheeled traction. Work is generally performed on flat or rolling terrain and paved roads. Diesel-powered engineering, and construction equipment with wheeled traction. Work is generally. Performed on flat or rolling terrain and paved roads. The incumbent is required to work with minimal supervision to perform a wide variety of duties to improve and maintain the appearance of lawns, trees, shrubs, plants, walkways, recreational areas, roads and parking lots at this facility. The incumbent removes trash and debris around the station and when the weather demands shovels and removes snow using hand, power, and heavy equipment. Operating one or mor