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Posted: February 11, 2026 (9 days ago)

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Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Department of the Army

Recent

Salary

$30.79 - $35.94

per hour

Closes

February 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves driving and maintaining heavy construction and maintenance machines powered by gasoline or diesel, such as those used for building or fixing things on a military base.

Workers also check equipment for problems and do basic upkeep to keep everything running safely.

It's a good fit for hands-on people with experience operating vehicles or machinery who can work independently and follow safety rules in a physical outdoor environment.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to operate gasoline or diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment without more than normal supervision
  • Skill in performing routine maintenance and inspections on equipment for wear or damage
  • Proficiency in interpreting instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation
  • Experience with safe operation of motor vehicles and heavy machinery
  • Strong work practices, including keeping equipment clean, neat, and organized
  • Good physical condition for high-effort tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors
  • Willingness to undergo annual physical examinations and work in conditions exposed to moving machinery

Full Job Description

About the Position: Operates various gasoline or diesel powered construction and maintenance equipment, and performs routine operating maintenance on equipment.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Reinstatement 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 an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision.

Must possess the ability to perform common tasks including operating gasoline or diesel powered construction and maintenance equipment; performing routine maintenance on equipment and inspecting equipment for signs of wear or damage.

- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(Related to Mobile Equipment Operation) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) Physical Efforts: The physical demands of the worker are high since he is required to operate several different types of equipment and also various types of hand tools doing hand labor.

Good hand, foot and eye coordination, depth perception and concentration are required.

When possible and practical, mechanical hoists, dollies, hand trucks, etc., are used and fellow workers assist when needed. At no time is the pace or weight lifts to exceed safety, regulations.

Worker is required to keep his eyes and ears open at all times and be able to distinguish color. A physical examination is required each year for operators.

Working Conditions: The worker when operating equipment is exposed to moving machinery practically all the time.

He may receive from very minor to fatal injuries if he disregards rules and regulations governing the operation and performance of his or other equipment or tools. Major Duties:

  • Operate various gasoline or diesel powered equipment.
  • Recover magazines on steep grades.
  • Perform routine operating maintenance on equipment.
  • Inspect equipment for signs of wear or damage.
  • Make proper towing attachments and couples power take-off devices.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCGL-26-12884776-MP