FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Titusville, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-9, for Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville, Florida. The position involves operating heavy and agricultural equipment for land management and earthwork, performing equipment maintenance and repairs, transporting machinery, and applying herbicides as required. This role is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is limited to applicants residing within 50 miles of the job announcement location at the time of application. Proof of residency is required. The position is eligible for the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program.

Employment is subject to a background investigation, pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing, a physical examination, and a one-year probationary period. Employees must maintain a valid Class A CDL and driver’s license, wear the required uniform, and meet other federal employment conditions. The position requires heavy physical effort, including working over rough terrain and in awkward or confined spaces, and lifting loads up to 50 pounds unassisted or up to 100 pounds with assistance. Federal employees receive access to a benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Have and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Be willing to wear the official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform in accordance with policy.
• Be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing.
• Pass a physical examination.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Reside within the defined 50-mile local commuting area at the time of application and provide proof of residency.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform engineering equipment operator work without more than normal supervision.
• Have knowledge of varied terrain and conditions.
• Understand grade levels and install pipes or structures at specified elevations.
• Have skill operating heavy equipment and motor vehicles.
• Be able to perform agricultural tasks such as plowing, planting crops, and spraying.
• Be able to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading and shooting grade elevations.
• Have knowledge of equipment repairs and troubleshooting breakdowns while operating equipment.
• Follow good work practices, including keeping the workshop and equipment neat, clean, and orderly.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of heavy equipment on varied and difficult terrain.
• Excavate, grade, and finish earthwork to precise specifications.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and repair heavy equipment.
• Transport, load, and secure heavy machinery safely and legally.
• Operate agricultural tractors and implements for land management.
• Apply herbicides and conduct vegetation management as required.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications to plan work.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and service records.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed