U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · 16 hours ago
Engineering Equipment Operator
Leeds, MA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator for their Facilities Management Service at the VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System. The role involves operating heavy equipment for various tasks such as excavation, grading, and maintenance, while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
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Responsibilities
The Engineering Equipment Operator operates backhoes and other types of heavy equipment over rough terrain - on steep slopes - graded curves - shoulders and rocky or soft ground to excavate - backfill - grade - or level earth by skillful spot maneuvering for front end loader and shovel operation
Grades surfaces - compact soils - or rolls to exact specifications on flat or rolling terrain
Adjusts attachments for proper positioning and working order - making adjustments - usually - without stopping the power unit or the equipment
The incumbent steers and operates by using clutches - levers - brakes - and valves according to the slope or tilt
Operates close to buildings - trees - drop-offs - rocks - buried power lines and other utility lines - or other obstructions
The incumbent operates snow plows and maintains engineering and lawn equipment
Responsible for regular interpretation of work requests - assignments and priorities
Exercises good judgment and a high degree of initiative
Expected to perform as a competent skilled journeyman - using initiative
Selecting tools and materials
And lying out and planning the work and techniques for each assignment without reference to the supervisor - unless a highly unusual problem is encountered or a significant departure from normal procedure is requested
Completes required maintenance records
Assembles lists of materials and supplies needed for assigned work and drafts purchase requests
Assesses needs and writes clear work descriptions
And accurately accounts for time and materials used
Provides technical instruction directs and guides lower grade or less experienced workers in skilled work methods and procedures when working together or receiving on-the-job training
Performs other related duties as assigned and may be required to become familiar with some of the basic functions - procedures - methods and skills of some other related work and assist in these functions in the absence of other personnel - to the extent of the employee's competence and ability
Work Schedule: Monday- Friday - 6:00 am - 2:30 pm - EST Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Equipment Operator/PD00482A Physical Requirements: Heavy physical effort is used by the operators in constantly reaching - bending - turning - and moving hands - arms - feet - and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments
Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces
Because of the location of some of the controls and attachments - the operators are frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions
Qualification
Required
Must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement
Required to serve a 1-year probationary period
Must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of this position
Qualifications will be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work
Must indicate clearly the nature of duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment
Company
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