Remote Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform functions as cutting, digging, grading, and rolling earth, send, stone, and other materials and construct, maintain, and repair rigid and flexible pavements, roads, and runway, and operate boom crane(s). Will also place/remove asphalt and other materials while operating a variety of heavy and light engineering equipment.
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Duties
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- Operates one or more types of heavy and light equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, airfields, or other construction sites.
- Operates boom cranes in a variety of outdoor areas where maneuverability is not limited and precise load placement is not critical.
- Plans the position of the crane to provide for maximum freedom of movement and the greatest possible lifting capacity.
- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
- Uses and maintains tools and equipment. Operates motor vehicles with an approximate gross weight of more than 11,700 kilograms (26,000 pounds) and up to 14,400 kilograms (32,000 pounds), ie. dump trucks, platform trucks.
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TOP). The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
• Emergency overtime may be required
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position
• Shift work may be required
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• May be required to train and/or guide lower grade employees
• License Requirement: A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is mandatory prior to employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a: Secret Clearance
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position

Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5700 Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and 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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-5716 ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (CRANE OPERATOR) without more than normal supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of engineering equipment such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, road rollers, excavators, dump trucks, concrete mixers, asphalt pavers and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
2. Knowledge of the different sets of controls and operation of equipment and attachments. Skill in manipulating the controls to adjust asphalt spreaders, sprayers, post hole diggers, backhoes, moveable dozer blades, concrete screeds and vibrators, compactors, and front-end loading devices.
3. Knowledge of safety regulations. practices. and procedures. Knowledge of policies related to records maintenance and documentation. Knowledge of operation, capabilities, and capacities of boom cranes and the crane's response to control changes.
4. Skill in the use of clutches, levers, brakes, and accelerator to raise and lower the boom to position the revolving frame, and to raise and lower the hoist line with the load and to move the mobile base.
5. Ability to react quickly to hand and other signals from ground level personnel. Ability to use and maintain power tools, hand tools, and related equipment.
6. Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, and sketches.Abilityto operate a motor vehicle safely.
Physical Effort
Heavy physical effort is used by the operator in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls, levers, clutches, and brakes 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. Work becomes increasingly strenuous because of the larger type of equipment handled and the requirement for more frequent adjustments under adverse operating conditions. The employee frequently lifts, carries, and handles items. Occasionally moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for Jong periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys, attaching and disconnecting tow bars, as required.
Working Conditions
The employee works outside in all kinds of weather frequently exposed to dust and dirt. Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery. Employee is regularly exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falls, falling material, or injury from equipment. May be exposed to grease, fumes, solvents, high noise, vibrations, and exposure to critical injuries from the possibility of the equipment overturning. The exposure to injury, overturning, noise, and vibration is increased when operating larger and more complicated equipment in more difficult circumstances. May be required to wear protective clothing such as hard hats, steel-toed shoes, gloves, masks, and aprons
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
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