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Job SummaryAbout the Position: About the Position: Red River Army Depot (RRAD) is located in northeast Texas, 19 miles west of Texarkana and approximately 170 miles northeast of Dallas. RRAD is near the corners of 4 states - Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. The depot's enormous maintenance mission includes the repair, rebuild, overhaul and conversion of tactical wheeled vehicles. For more information on Red River Army Depot, go to the following web site: http://www.redriver.army.mil.
QualificationsWho 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. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees 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 Painter without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common duties which include sanding interior surfaces for painting; applying basic primers to standard engineering assets; and cleaning spray paint nozzles with chemical solvents. I can interpret written technical directives for paint application; set up protective drop cloths around immediate work areas; and apply finish coats using pneumatic spray guns. 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. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Other Than Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Practices in Construction, Structure Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Physical Effort: Work requires continuous movement of hands and arms, reaching, bending, and lifting materials up to 10 pounds. The painter may be required to coat surfaces in cramped and hard to reach places. The painter may be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally, may handle materials and equipment that weigh 40 pounds or more. Working Conditions: The work is done inside a paint booth or under an open air roof, with dirt, spray, and fumes usually present. Incumbent must be able to wear protective clothing and equipment, i.e. respirators, goggles, and clothing. The work is of a dirty nature and requires working for long periods of time in tiring positions, such as standing, bending, etc. Is exposed to cuts and bruises when operating paint equipment or tools in cleaning surfaces and also exposed to danger of inhaling harmful paint fumes.
Major DutiesPrepare interior and exterior structural surfaces for the application of protective coatings.Clean spray paint equipment with approved chemical solventsTint base coating materials to match standard color codes.Select thinning agents to adjust paint consistency for temperature variations.Follow written technical directives for the application of hazardous coating materials.Construct protective barriers or containment masking around work areas.