ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Please see announcement on USAJOBS for available locations. Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol Headquarters, Program Management Operations Directorate, Infrastructure, in the following locations: Laredo, TX San Diego, CA Duties In this position, you will construct, maintain, and repair roads, shoulders, and related terrain using detailed grade specifications. By ensuring safe, reliable ground access for agents and equipment in remote areas, it directly supports U.S. Border Patrol's ability to conduct effective border security and enforcement operations. This position starts at an hourly rate of $27.44 (WG-10, Step 1) to $37.19 (WG-10, Step 5). Hourly Rate: The hourly rate listed reflects the range of wage schedules for the locations included within this job announcement. Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information for your specific location. As an Engineering Equipment Operator, you will be responsible for performing a range of construction, maintenance, and repair activities using heavy equipment and related tools to support field operations. Typical duties will include: Operating heavy engineering equipment (e.g., tractors, graders, trenchers) to construct, maintain, and repair roads, shoulders, and soil surfaces. Following detailed grade stakes and specifications set by engineers to achieve required road and surface contours. Performing heavy-duty labor using hand and motor-powered tools (e.g., shovels, rakes, plate tampers, weed eaters, chain saws, lawn mowers) in support of road and grounds maintenance. Maintaining safe, effective operation of assigned equipment and tools, reporting needed repairs or issues to appropriate personnel. Performing other related duties as assigned in support of construction and maintenance projects. Requiremennts You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU. Qualifications Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. To minimally qualify for the WG-10 grade level you must meet the Screen Out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. To meet the Screen Out Element, you should have experience performing the following duties: Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator Failure to meet the Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. In addition to the experience described above, you will also be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of knowledge, abilities, and personal characteristics in the following areas: Knowledge of a variety of soil composition and conformation as well as knowledge of purpose and limitations of a large variety of attachments. Ability to sustain heavy physical eff