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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Engineering Eqpt Operator Leader

Natchez, Mississippi, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$28.11/hr - $32.79/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Engineering Eqpt Operator Leader for the Natchez National Cemetery located in Natchez, Mississippi. The role involves leading and performing various tasks related to engineering equipment operations, managing work activities for productivity, and ensuring the efficient operation of cemetery maintenance tasks.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent primarily serves as the Engineering Equipment Operator Work Leader for this facility

Coordinates the work activities between sections to maximize productivity and efficiency

The incumbent may also lead volunteers and Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) patients assigned to field operations duties

Identifying and opening new gravesite/burial sections, identifying monumentation and other pertinent layout guidelines, including the physical measuring and determination of gravesites; operates a heavy- duty industrial-type tractor (backhoe) equipment with hydraulic backhoe and bucket loader to open and dig graves; moves tractor to various locations in cemetery, places equipment in vicinity of gravesite for excavation or backfilling; operates hydraulic digging attachment (backhoe) and also front end loader bucket; operates controls to turn, lift and lower bucket in excavation and filling of gravesites and other projects; loads and unloads dirt to and from truck or spoils pile, pushes or picks up dirt; exercises caution to avoid damage to gravesites, markers, shrubbery, visitors, and personnel working in the area; may instruct workers in squaring out corners of graves, leveling bottom and removal of excess dirt, etc

Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationLeadershipTechnical practicesDrive safelyInterpret instructions

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

Must possess a valid state driver's license

Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision

Demonstrate the potential to lead and perform work related to operating equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments

Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position

Detailed descriptions of experience must be supported by your resume

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Subject to a background/security investigation

Designated and/or random drug testing may be required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

You may be required to serve a probationary period

Pass a pre-employment medical examination