Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal) (FUL)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Bell City, LA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator at Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge, with the primary duty station in Bell City, Louisiana. This seasonal position is temporary, expected to last no more than one year, and may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and available funding. The position supports refuge land-management projects, equipment and facility maintenance, and other refuge operations. Employees must reside within the defined local commuting area—within 75 miles of 1428 Highway 27, Bell City, LA 70630—at the time of application and provide proof of residency. The role is filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must meet the screen-out requirement of having the knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Must provide a resume detailing relevant experience and training; job titles alone are not sufficient documentation.
• Must reside within 75 miles of 1428 Highway 27, Bell City, LA 70630 at the time of application and provide proof of residency.
• Must undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Education cannot substitute for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers, excavators, graders, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, farm tractors, ORUVs, and other heavy equipment for culvert replacement, levee repair, ditch cleaning, trail construction, mowing, and maintenance of refuge roads and parking areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, agricultural tractors, vehicles, small engines, and attachments; diagnose equipment issues and replace components as needed.
• Maintain refuge buildings and facilities, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, welding, concrete, roofing, painting, and general structural work.
• Operate equipment safely and comply with safety regulations, including conducting inspections, maintaining an orderly work area, using appropriate PPE, handling and disposing of hazardous materials properly, and planning safe work approaches.
• Operate water control structures, install fences and gates, post boundary signs, perform habitat restoration and manual labor, and optionally serve as a collateral-duty firefighter.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed