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Engineering Equipment Operator
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 60 days ago
About the Role
This position is an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-10, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, stationed at the Aransas/Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Austwell, Texas (Region 2). Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $33.57 - $39.25 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/.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
- ✓Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- ✓Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) .
- ✓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.
- ✓Pre-employment and random drug testing are required.
- ✓You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- ✓A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed.
Personality Fit
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