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Engineering Equipment Operator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 56 days ago
About the Role
You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with the Fish and Wildlife Service. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $30.45 - $35.54 per hour *First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
What You'll Do
- →Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operate heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, specialized tracked equipment, agricultural tractors with implements, and herbicide spraying equipment, to support construction, maintenance, and habitat management projects.
- →Transport oversized and heavy-haul equipment and materials in accordance with established safety requirements.
- →Maintain and repair a variety of equipment, such as heavy equipment, specialized tracked equipment, vehicles, boats, generators, and small engines, by diagnosing malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and performing preventive maintenance.
- →Perform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, welding, and heating and cooling systems.
- →In coordination with Refuge staff, plan and complete land management, construction, maintenance, and repair projects with minimal supervision.
- →Protect natural resources by following environmental compliance requirements and minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat during project activities.
- →Train and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.
- →Maintain accurate maintenance, equipment, and work records by updating logs and entering data into approved electronic systems.
Requirements
- ✓Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- ✓Direct Deposit participation required.
- ✓Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
- ✓To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓Must have a current or obtain within 6 months a CDL license or registration.
- ✓Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required.
- ✓You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
- ✓A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
- ✓You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
Personality Fit
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Job ID: 01042ff9-860c-48d3-bc6a-eaf5edbf624d
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