LABORER (Motor Vehicle Operator/MVO)
What you'd do
About the Position: You will perform a variety of extensive maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the assigned project buildings and facilities. Hidden Dam, Hensley Lake @ Raymond, CA New Hogan Dam & Lake @ Valley Springs, CA Schafer Dam & Success Lake @ Porterville, CA Terminus Dam & Lake @ Lemoncove, CA
Major duties
At the WG-03 level, the duties are developmental in nature, leading to the intermediary WG-04 level and then to the full performance level of WG-05 Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator). Assignments are designed to maintain and enhance the project's resources and to provide a quality natural environmental experience for the visiting public. Move and arrange furniture; mow lawns using walking type power lawn mowers. Clear overgrown areas using weed-whackers; clear or prune trees using chain saws; pull weeds; rake leaves; empty refuse cans; remove debris from picnic areas and other public grounds; and service public rest rooms. Operate, clean and control power mowers, chainsaws, jackhammers, picks, axes, etc. Use shovels, drills, handsaws, paint sprayers, pipe threaders, rakes, hammers, wheelbarrows and dollies. Read signs and instructions and follows oral instructions. Conduct routine maintenance and upkeep duties in and around the project. Regularly lift, carry, move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work is regularly performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate a light motor vehicle (NTE 10,000 lbs) in all weather, traffic and road conditions.
What you need to qualify
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 LABORER (Motor Vehicle Operator/MVO)~ without more than normal supervision. Perform basic and repetitive manual laboring tasks associated with grounds and facilities management. Perform simple manual labor tasks such as cleaning office spaces and restrooms, and grounds maintenance tasks such as to keep lawns, picnic areas, playgrounds and/or trails neat and orderly. Ability to operate vehicles such as trucks, sedans and station wagons weighing up to 10,000 lbs to transport bulky materials, and or passenger vehicles on and off the installation. Ability to operate lawn movers, weedeaters and hand tools to perform grounds maintenance work. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Frequently lift and move equipment, components, or material weighing up to 40 pounds and may be required to lift and carry, with assistance, items weighing up to 50 pounds. Perform work on hard surfaces in areas that require frequent standing, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Work is performed in areas varying from well lighted, heated, and ventilated to outside, unprotected areas; including areas that are drafty and poorly lighted. The work is sometimes dusty, dirty, and greasy. Frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. May be exposed to noxious fumes, skin irritants, and flammable chemicals. In certain work situations involving hazardous materials, may be required to wear protective clothing and respirators, and other specialized protective devices, in addition to their basic protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses and shoes, and ear plugs).
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