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Maintenance Mechanic
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Posted 53 days ago
About the Role
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 2, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Vian, Oklahoma.
What You'll Do
- →Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Maintain and operate water control structures.
- →Install and repair barbed wire fences and gates, and post and maintain boundary and entrance signs.
- →Operate and adjust pumps, dams, water control structures and water flow rates.
- →Measure, monitor and document all water use and levels, control structures, wells, and pumps.
- →Perform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, and heating and cooling systems.
- →Maintain and repair vehicles, heavy equipment, and small engines by diagnosing issues, replacing parts, and completing preventive maintenance.
- →Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, and loaders to support land management, road work, and construction projects.
- →Train and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.
- →Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records by updating logs and entering data into approved systems.
- →Physical Effort/Demands Considerable physical effort is required in the operation and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and attachments.
- →Considerable energy is needed working in small confined spaces or elevated areas, and operating equipment over rough surfaces.
- →Location of the tools and controls/attachments frequently requires working in awkward or strained positions.
- →Requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50-100 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury.
- →Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders or scaffolding, and bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.
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 possess and maintain a current, valid Class A commercial Driver's License (CDL) throughout employment in this position.
- ✓Applicants must provide proof of possession of CDL by closing date of this announcement.
- ✓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.
- ✓You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You must be at least 21 years of age or older to operate government vehicles having a gross weight (GBW) rating of more than 26,000 pounds.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
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