Summary Serves as a Motor Vehicle Operator for the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Operations & Maintenance Division, various field offices, operating & performing maintenance on a variety of motor vehicles and equipment. Supporting our core mission. OPEN UNTIL VACANCIES ARE FILLED, MAY BE EXTENDED/CLOSED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE. FIRST CUTOFF DATE IS 07/18/2024. OTHER CUTOFF DATES WILL BE DETERMINED AS NEEDED. Responsibilities Periodically operates a mobile equipment service truck exceeding 32,000 pounds with loads. Operates a variety of automatic/manual diesel and gasoline powered equipment to include generators, wheeled/track vehicles, and semi-trailer combinations up to 70 ton capacity. Operates various types of forklifts ranging from 2,000 to 50,000 pound capacity on rough terrain, and unloading, warehousing and preparing equipment and supplies for transport. Prepares accountability documents and warehouse reports and reviews and updates written equipment service logs. Refuels tractors and heavy equipment and drains residue and waste from fuel tanks. Assists in making repairs and adjustments to equipment through maintenance checks and repairs services. Performs operator maintenance to include servicing vehicle braking systems, and checking vehicle lights. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Qualifications for initial cutoff date must be met by 07/18/2024. Minimum Qualification Requirement - To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Motor Vehicle Operator - Open Until Filled without more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: Operating gasoline or diesel powered motor vehicles with a gross weight over 32,000 over public roadways, within field offices sites, and on levee roads; performing tractor and engineering equipment maintenance and field repair tasks to include checking fluid levels, tire pressure; operating tractor-trailer combinations, such as loading, arranging, and securing cargo; applying Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) regulations, principles and practices; ability to do the work of the position without more than Normal Supervision; Ability to drive safely; ability to interpret instructions, specifications related to mobile equipment operation. The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C)http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp. Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position. Part-Time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Physical Effort Required: Unassisted heavy lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 45 pounds; lifting and carrying of items weighing over 45 pounds typically with the assistance of others or by using equipment such as carts, hand trucks, and dollies; recurring walking, standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling to work in cramped or hard-to-reach places; using legs and arms to climb ladders, scaffolds, and large equipment; reaching above shoulders; engaging in rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously to operate multiple vehicle controls; using near and far vision and depth perception to read instructions, monitor gauges, and operate mobile equipment; hearing to monitor equipment operation and voice communication; and adjusting to considerable strain caused by constant vibration of equipment and continual jerking and jolting from operating mobile equipment over rough surfaces. Working Conditions: Subjected to working outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in geographically remote areas alone or as part of a work crew; exposure to drafts, changing temperatures, dirt, dust, grease, solvents, chemical fumes, noise, heights, slippery and uneven surfaces, and open waterways; constant noise from equipment; and subject to abrasions, cuts, bruises, strains, broken bones, insect bites, and other injuries; Follows established safety procedures and practices to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area; and uses personal protective clothing, equipment, and safety gear such as life vest, safety shoes, goggles, face shields, hearing protection, and gloves. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (member-4 copy preferred) or other proof of eligibility that shows the dates you were on active duty and your character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are claiming Disabled Veterans' preference you must also submit documentation of disability (i.e. VA Disability Verification Letter) and the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference." For more information on veterans' preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be rated in well-qualified by scoring 85 or higher on the assessment for this vacancy. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ The hiring agency may use this announcement to fill similar positions that become vacant in the near future.