Locomotive Engineer (Yardmaster) Leader

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About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at Tooele Army Depot. This position serves as a working leader of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 an Locomotive Engineer (Yardmaster) Leader without more than normal supervision. Leading others operating a diesel-electric locomotive including starting and stopping in a variety of conditions such as moderate grades; sharp curves; numerous turnout ramps; switches, around narrow building clearances; and busy and congested work areas, moving from 1 to 10 units of rail equipment. Operating locomotives in busy intersections without gates; congested areas; bad weather; and busy schedules. Having an understanding and comprehensive knowledge of a railroad yard and the required hand signals. And a thorough understanding of all rules and regulations governing safe operation of locomotives under all conditions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Inspect Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work involves lifting and positioning moderately heavy objects weighing up to 20 pounds and, occasionally, with assistance handling objects weighing over 45 pounds, while loading or unloading cargo. Work performed requires climbing on and off stationary and moving cars, guiding and directing the coupling and uncoupling of cars, throwing switches, and walking along tops of flat cars. There is considerable walking over uneven surfaces on rails, ties, and road beds and continuous physical activity in reaching, bending, turning, or moving feet and legs to manipulate equipment, controls, and track components. Works outside in all kinds of weather conditions while loading or unloading vehicles. Work is performed where there is unpleasant dust, dirt, fumes, and noise from rail operations. Subject to cuts, scratches, and bruises from loading or unloading vehicles; also, to possible serious injury resulting from traffic accidents. Subject to danger from moving trains when visibility is low when coupling and/or uncoupling cars, blocking wheels, etc. Subject to eye hazard from chipping metal and hazards inherent while working under cars and engines.

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