Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Maintain and repair railroad tracks, equipment, and facilities.
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. WG-05 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Railroad Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common skills such as selecting the appropriate tools for planned railroad repair; operating common railroad repair tools such as spike pullers, rail saws, rail drills, tamping bar, wrench, or tamping bar. I can adhere to safety guidelines applicable to railroad maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards. I 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: The incumbent performs extremely strenuous work for long periods. Work may require constant kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, and similar body and limb movements. The incumbent may be required to lift and carry equipment weighing over 80 pounds. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts. WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent will be required to work outside in all types of weather and may be subjected to loud machinery noises, possible burn from hot equipment, fumes from creosote, smoke, dirt, falls and possible injuries from handling equipment.
Adjust or replace parts like joints, angle bars, gauge rods, rails, and anchors to ensure they fit correctly and function properly.
Align and secure track components to maintain the stability and safety of the railway system.
Identify common defects like broken rails, crushed heads, defective ties, and loose spikes to determine if minor repairs, such as switching spikes, plugging holes, tightening bolts, adding gauge rods, or firming ballast, are sufficient.
Remove and install rail track sections and components following regulatory techniques and requirements.