Summary This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of the Chief Engineer, Construction Division, Construction Branch. The individual is a Motor Vehicle Operator performing driving and operating duties on a variety of motor vehicles and equipment and also performs diverse construction laborer duties, including assisting with demolition and clean-up at construction sites, erecting scaffolding, using carpentry tools, etc. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required. Responsibilities The tour of duty is 4:00 AM to 2:30 PM (Monday - Thursday) Hours may change due to Operating Needs of Management This position is emergency essential. Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. The incumbent drives the 2008 Kenworth, Model T300 on a regular and recurring basis10 to 18 hours per week. The vehicle has air brakes and the GVW is 54,600 lbs. requiring a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Other vehicles driven on a regular basis include: 2006 International DT466, GVW 33,000 lbs., 2012 International Durastar, GVW 23,000 lbs. and the 2013 Ford F-750, GVW 26,000 lbs. and large trailers. He also operates forklifts, hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and pallet wrap machines. The incumbent loads vehicles, transports supplies and equipment to multiple sites, such as Ft. Meade, MD, Alexandria, VA, Landover, MD, Upper Marlboro, MD and out-of-state such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. MAJOR DUTIES: - Loads and transports scaffolds, equipment and materials and transports to work site. Erects scaffolding at worksite. Assists in handling materials. Operates vehicles to pick up and deliver parts, materials and supplies from various locations. Ensures that the cargo is properly loaded, distributed and secured and that the vehicle is not loaded beyond the designed capacity. - Assists with concrete forms, pouring and finishing concrete using basic tools. - Maintains cleanliness of work site and shop areas in support of craftsmen by cleaning area as directed. - Utilizes significant manual skill in lifting, carrying and moving equipment, supplies and materials to assigned areas. - Assists in erecting and dismantling walls, ceilings, doors and built-in furniture. Operates power jacks and transporters to move excessively heavy objects, heavily loaded skids, etc. - Uses hand trucks, dollies, flatbed trucks, etc., to move very heavy materials. - Operates single-function equipment that have components/attachments that are independently controlled through hydraulic and/or mechanical devices. Attaches, adjusts and operates attachments designed for equipment. Cleans, oils and makes minor operational adjustments on power equipment utilized in the work. - Digs and grades ditches and trenches with pick and shovel. Prepares and restores the work site; fills and levels holes, tracks and ruts. Repairs damaged roadways, mixing materials and leveling surface of patch with tamper; sets forms, mixes and pours concrete, etc. Operates various power equipment, adjusting controls, mechanisms, oiling and cleaning. May occasionally operate and control specialized powered equipment, such as jack hammers or heavy power tools. - Assists journey level trades workers by performing general laborer duties such as moving large quantities of materials weighting up to 50 lbs. and cleaning up job sites. - Complies with all OSHA work safety practices and utilizes personal protective equipment as required. - Performs other related duties as assigned for all functions and trades associated with construction projects. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be able to pass a drug test. Your resume and question responses must demonstrate job-related elements. Must possess a Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsements. Must have a current /valid DOT physical card on file with your local MVA. “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Must possess a valid, unexpired Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsements. Must current possess a good driving record. Possession of a good driving record is included in the suitability process. Maintenance thereof is a condition of continued employment. Failure to maintain a good driving record will result in termination. (NOTE. The selected candidate will be required to provide a "certified" copy of their driving record at the time of notification of selection). Ability to lift, push and pull heavy objects weighing up to 50 lbs. or more without assistance. NOTE: Your application must show that you have sufficient training and/or experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the vacancy announcement. This experience MUST be clearly and fully supported in your resume. Education There is no educational requirements for this position. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.