Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Tulelake, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, California. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period -OR- 2-year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
• Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator

Responsibilities

• Operating a variety of types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth.
• Performing earth moving operations on mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, vertical drop-offs (>10ft) and other surfaces with similar rough features.
• Operating motor vehicles including tractor trailers, truck and trailer combination, platform trucks, passenger buses, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks, and dump trucks.
• Performing daily preventative maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments to equipment.
• Following safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees have access to a range of benefits designed to make their federal career rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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