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Must apply on USAJOBS directly at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/797296800

About the Position: Performs a variety of tasks at a hydro-electric power plant in connection with the operation, maintenance, and repair of the power project ranging from laborer tasks requiring manual skill and equipment operation up to directly assisting journey level skilled trades workers.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Preparatory work such as delivery and assembly at the work site of tools, materials, and supplies.
• Cleaning surfaces, parts, and disassembling uncomplicated units or parts as directed, placing blocks and jacks under assemblies for removal or for disassembly and repair or transporting.
• Serves as a rigger's helper or a grounds signal person, or signal person for a crane operator.
• May occasionally operate hoisting equipment such as tuggers, manlifts, and shop, bridge and gantry cranes.
• Operates hand and power tools, jackhammers, pavement breakers, chipping hammers, vibrators, and grinders.
• Performs brush and roller painting, minor carpentry, or any other similar work.
• Skill in the operation of heavy trucks including turning and backing limits, proper use of the dual braking systems, load limits, and state regulations involving heavy trucks.
• Oversees or assists others with the loading and unloading of cargo or equipment and making difficult judgments concerning the arrangement and securing of that cargo or equipment on the trailer,

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment physical is required.
• Participation in the Medical Surveillance Program is required.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to random drug testing IAW EP 600-1-3.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain NWD Crane Operator Class II Certification within 1 year of appointment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. 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) HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER/UTILITY WORKER without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the common tasks of a Heavy Truck Driver/Utility Worker in an industrial setting. I can assemble and pass tools; carry tools and equipment to work sites; assist with gathering materials and equipment needed for a job; use hand tools to complete tasks; and clean and store tools and equipment. I can safely operate heavy motor vehicles with GVWRs between 26,001 and 33,000 pounds and usually have three axles or more. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in prog