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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Explosives Operator

Boerne, Texas, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$26.67/hr - $31.11/hr

USAJOBS is seeking an Explosives Operator at the McAlester Army Ammo Plant. The role involves the renovation, demilitarization, modification, maintenance of ammunition and explosives, destruction of munitions, and assembly of ammunition and explosives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Disassemble weapons such as rifles, carbines, mortars, pistols, revolvers, or machine gun for incidental work

Remove cartridges from rockets to re-install new components

Renovate artillery items into receptacles for demolition

Utilize powered wire brushes for maintenance of ammunition items

Remove corrosion of small arm ammunition by automatic machine

Perform maintenance for removal of items that have become obsolete, deteriorated, damaged, or contaminated according to policies

Qualification

Explosives operationAmmunition maintenanceDemilitarizationPhysical fitnessAttention to detail

Required

Ability to do the work of a(n) Explosives Operator without more than normal supervision

Must possess the ability to perform common complex ammunition and explosive operation and maintenance

Operate common refusing or fusing of any explosives, cartridges, rockets, mortars, grenades and other types of high explosive ammunition to prevent accidents or explosions

Work involves lifting, carrying, and handling moderately heavy objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds for approximately 20%-50% of job cycle

Lifting heavier items weighing in excess of 50 pounds for a small portion of the time, normally less than 2%

Must frequently stand for extended periods, and work with a rhythmic set pace, reaching, bending, and manipulating parts

Careful attention is required in eye-hand coordinating, and in setting and attaching detonating and/or initiating devices to explosives

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation

This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program

Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program

This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968

Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position

Criminal history background check required

Position requires a Secret Security Clearance

This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.