Locomotive Engineer

Duties * Operate one or more types of locomotives ranging in size from 60-120 tons. * Operate 2-1/2 to 5-ton flatbed truck or other transporter truck to transport supplies and materials. * Operate large forklift (capacity over 10,000 pounds) to move, load, stack and unstack palletized or crated materials and unboxed materials such as tracks, engines, transmissions, wheels, etc. * Inspect railroad track at Tooele Army Depot at intervals mandated by governing regulations by walking or moving along in vehicle on the track at a speed which is slow enough to visually detect defects. * Conduct preventive maintenance on railroads and appurtenances to achieve higher user benefits, increase maintenance and repair cost effectiveness, and develop a systematic approach to maintenance and repair. * Determine the four levels of track condition. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. * Must meet the requirements of AMCR 350-4, Training and Certification Program for Personnel Working in Ammunition Operations. * Must obtain and maintain a current state drivers license. * Will be subject to random drug testing requirements. This is in accordance with AR 600-85. * Must successfully complete training in hazardous waste management procedures within six (6) months after the date of appointment to this position and will not work in unsupervised situations until these training requirements have been met. * Must also participate in an annual review of training hazardous waste management procedures. * Position requires SECRET security clearances. * Must be cleared IAW requirements of AR 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AAandE). * Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Locomotive Engineer (Railroad Repair Inspector)~ without more than normal supervision. Operating at least one type of locomotive to pull railcars and cargo. Performing coupling and uncoupling operations. Performing maintenance and repair on railroad tracks. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
* Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision * PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires climbing up and down steep steps or ladders. Subject to physical strain from swaying motions and jarring movement when coupling cars and running on rough track. Work involves lifting, moving, and carrying heavy items in excess of 45 pounds. Foot and hand pressure is exerted in steering and braking both trucks and fork lifts, and in manipulating clutch, gearshift, and any special mechanisms installed. * WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to bad weather; unpleasant fuel exhaust fumes; and to jarring, jolting, and swaying movement. Continuously exposed to loud noise from engine operation, train whistle, and horn. Work is performed both inside and outside unheated igloos, magazines,open revetments, and warehouses in all types of weather conditions. Works in close quarters in poorly lighted areas. There is danger from falling objects, shifting loads, and toppling stacks. Rough terrain exists in off-road areas. Additional information * 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. * Two year trial/probationary period may be required. * Direct Deposit of Pay is required. * Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. * This is a Career Field - Logistics position. * Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. * If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application . * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. * Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ . * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements . As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: * Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications . * Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. * If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. * For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position. * For additional information see: What to include in your resume . 2. Other supporting documents: * Cover Letter, optional * Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit y

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