Railroad Repairer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce, to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Performs work for a U.S. Army Transportation Battalion (Ammunition), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Maintenance of Way (MOW) Division.

• Conduct inspections of approximately 42 miles of railroad track and associated appurtenances to identify deviations in cross-level, gage, profile, and alignment.
• Investigate railroad accidents and derailments to determine causes; and inspect tracks and equipment to identify the location and possible causes of derailment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on standard gauge railroad track and on various railroad equipment and appurtenances.
• Perform maintenance and repair duties while operating rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
• Prepare track inspection reports identifying necessary corrective action and conduct follow-up inspections as appropriate.
• Perform or direct a work crew in re-railing to safely put the cars or engine back on tracks.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• This position requires a Valid Commercial Driver's License Class
  
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• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The incumbent is required to maintain current Army Railroad Track Certification IAW AR 420-72.
• Incumbent must be able to operate rail mounted hydraulic equipment.
• Incumbent must complete Department of the Army Railroad Safety Course and pass exam within 30 days; and attend refresher annually.
• This position is inclement weather essential; 90% of work is performed outside in all weather conditions, which includes extreme weather conditions.
• Incumbent is subject to be called to Terminal in case of derailment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.