Line Equipment Operator A & Live Line.

Duties

As a Line Equipment Operator A You Will

• Line trucks equipped with hydraulic boom, outriggers, winches, and other hydraulically or mechanically operated attachments, snow machines, and insulator washers.
• Operate a truck equipped with aerial platforms, and buckets for performing line work, pruning trees, and other aerial work.
• Operate a truck equipped with spray equipment.
• Operate a truck and trailers for hauling poles, tractors, and other line equipment materials.
• Stringing equipment.
• Operate a truck with incidental earth moving or material handling attachments;
• Operate other right-of-way and line maintenance equipment including bulldozer, grader, or backhoe equipment.
• Operate Crawler tractor with blade and drum, tractors with hole diggers, and hydraulic booms.
• Operate Wheel tractor with loader-backhoe or brush cutting attachment.
• Operate a diesel and gas combination trucks with GVW above 26,000 pounds.
• Perform the duties of ground person, when not operating equipment.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically. You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
• Apprentices in the last year of the program are encouraged to submit an application to indicate duty locations for which they want to be considered for permanent placement.
• Position is subject to initial pre-employment Drug Testing and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position requires a pre-employment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
• Establish a residence in accordance with negotiated requirements (not applicable to live-line crew) that is within one hour or less commuting time under normal weather and road conditions, to the duty station.
• Must possess valid Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with restriction of airbrakes.
• Depending on district requirements, obtain all endorsements/restrictions (i.e., tankers, hazardous material, double trailer) that are required to operate TLM equipment from state of residence, within 120 days after requirement is established.
• Possess a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Card.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment. Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Possess valid First Aid Card, CPR Card, and a restricted electrical worker's permit or obtain within 30 days after appointment.
• Follow the safety practices of the BPA Accident Prevention Manual.
• Obtain certification on the equipment associated with line maintenance and as a flag person.
• Obtain and maintain live-line bare hand certification (requirement for live-line bare hand crew members only).
• As part of the job requirements, the Line Equipment Operator A shall be required to apply restricted use pesticides, and, at the discretion of the Manager , may be required to obtain a pesticide applicators' permit.
• The Administration shall provide the necessary training for the pesticide applicators' permit.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C).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 the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out factors which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on this screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The screen-out element for this position is: the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision to accomplish the works and trades in operating line maintenance truck equipped with hydraulically or mechanically operated attachments, aerial platforms, spray equipment, line stringing, or reeling attachments. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

In Addition To The Screen-out Element You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Job Elements Through Your Resume And Responses To The On-line Assessment Questionnaire

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• Ability To Use Electrical Drawings
• Knowledge of Electrical Equipment
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Theory and Instruments (Electrical, Electronic) Used in Shop and Trade Practices
• Trouble shooting (electrical)
  
  

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Working Conditions

• The Line Equipment Operator A works outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and may work for long periods of time in cold, wet, or icy weather, and high winds.
• The work involves prolonged driving and operation of heavy equipment and tools, long hours of standing, pulling, digging, and walking over rough terrain.
• The hazards include working at the base of structures and towers hoisting heavy loads with hand lines or winch lines where employee may be exposed to falling objects.
• Hazards also include working around energized equipment and equipment with moving or rotating parts, and exposure to dust, grease, oil, chemicals, and other debris.
• The work environment will occasionally include high noise levels and/or exposure to hazardous substances (i.e., solvents, PCB's, etc.) that could, if precautions are not followed, pose a health risk.
• Approved respiratory and safety equipment shall be worn when hazardous substances are being handled.
• Emergencies, critical system conditions, or outage limitations may require that work be done at night and/or under time restraints.
• System priorities may require extended periods of overtime including working weekends.
  
  

Physical Conditions

Incumbent must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Additional information

• The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  
  

EEO Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

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Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Salary : $54 - $55