FUL-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. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement USFWS-26-13049826-MP-SL. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

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.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

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