Engineering Equipment Operator

Department Of The Interior • Richfield, UT

361d • $30 - $35

About The Position

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Richfield, Utah. Information about Richfield and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A, B, or C endorsement.
• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Must pass a drug test and submit to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator for the Color Country District.
• Use heavy equipment including bulldozers, road graders, backhoes, and excavators to perform construction and maintenance activities for roads, campgrounds, and range improvement projects.
• Construct and maintain various improvement projects on public lands that may involve carpentry, concrete work, plumbing, electrical, welding, fencing, and similar skills.
• Plan and execute work within acceptable tolerances without direct supervision.
• Perform grading within specified tolerances in accordance with drawings or grade stakes.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubricating, filter changes, and similar without supervision to keep equipment in good working order.
• Make arrangements to have periodic maintenance and repair work done to heavy equipment as required.
• Load, secure, and transport equipment using a 120,000-pound GCVW trailer and tractor transport or dump truck with trailer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees