Engineering Equipment Operator

📍 Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California · 🏛 Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) · 💰 $30–$35 per hour · 🎓 WG 9 · 🧭 Engineering Equipment Operating (5716) · ⏳ Closes Nov 24, 2026 · 13 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Job details at a glance

AgencyArmy Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
DepartmentDepartment of the Army
LocationHerlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California
Salary$30–$35 per hour
GradeWG 9
ScheduleFull-time
Occupation seriesEngineering Equipment Operating (5716)
Openings1
Hiring pathsOpen to the public
PostedNov 10, 2026
Application deadlineNov 24, 2026
Telework eligibleNo
Remote jobNo
Security clearanceNot Required
Relocation expenses reimbursedNo
Promotion potentialNone
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About this job

About the Position: Sierra Army Depot is located in Herlong CA, a rural town in Northern California. Herlong is approximately 60 miles north of Reno, NV, and 35 miles south of Susanville, CA. The depot serves as an Army Expeditionary Logistical Support Center. Employees work Mon-Thurs, 0630-1700 hrs. Youth Facilities and childcare available. Mass transportation is available at minimal cost. Surrounding area boasts a full range of outdoor sports and recreation activities.

Duties

Operate large industrial wood tube-grinder to process waste wood material for recycle market.

Operate excavator with grapple attachment to perform loading of waste wood material into industrial tube-grinder.

Operate excavator to perform the loading and unloading of recycling materials (Metal, Cardboard and Paper).

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, service, and inspection of Recycle Program Wood Tube Grinder equipment. Services, repairs, and installs machinery components.

Operate material equipment including forklifts and personnel man-lifts, motor vehicles up to 5-ton,such as shop utility trucks and flatbeds.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This announcement is a Direct Hire solicitation. Category rating, veteran's preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do NOT apply for this vacancy. 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(n) Engineering Equipment Operator ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties of Engineering Equipment Operator. I can transport tools and materials to job site and direct vehicle traffic for safe movement on site. 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: Work requires prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, climbing, stooping and working in uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries equipment and component parts weighing up to 44 lbs. and occasionally heavier. Receives assistance lifting anything over 45 pounds. Moves snow guns and air/water hoses, while operational and pressurized in excess of 350 psi. WORKING CONDITIONS: Most work is performed outdoors or in open area shops. Incumbent is exposed to long periods of extreme cold, wind and inclement weather, high levels of noise, slippery surfaces, day and night (in the winter). Work is performed both indoors in a workshop setting and outdoors on site in the summer months. Serious injury may result when working with high pressure hoses, refueling equipment with highly combustible material, fan operated snow machines and heavy vehicular equipment.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/24/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13108055). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

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Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements. As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1. Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position. Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2. Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

What to expect next

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

Other information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this Engineering Equipment Operator job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $30–$35 per hour (WG 9).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Nov 24, 2026 — 13 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Herlong Sierra Ordnance Depot, California with the Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM).

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement MCGM-26-12920324-DHA-R · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
Engineering Equipment Operator
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