Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Lacombe, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment on short-term, small-team projects. Work includes replacing culverts, repairing levees, cleaning canals and ditches, maintaining roads, and repairing small parking areas. The operator also drives vehicles to transport personnel, supplies, and equipment; maintains tools and equipment; and assembles, repairs, and reinstalls mechanical or structural components. Work is primarily outdoors in varied weather and terrain, with significant physical demands and exposure to machinery and other hazards. The position may require on-call availability, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• Sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision; this is the screen-out factor.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement.
• Must pass a physical examination and may need to complete a statement regarding physical ability.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Lacombe, Saint Tammany, Louisiana, and provide proof of residency within that area.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must complete pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• Applicants must describe and document relevant experience and training in their resume; job titles alone are insufficient.
• Education cannot substitute for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran or eligible transitioning Service Member status may be relevant to the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment on small-team projects.
• Replace culverts, repair levees, clean canals and ditches, maintain roads, and repair small parking areas.
• Operate motor vehicles of various sizes to transport personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Use safe-driving practices, accounting for terrain, load limits, and surroundings.
• Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Assemble, repair, and reinstall mechanical or structural components according to specifications.
• Interpret written instructions, diagrams, and specifications to plan and complete assigned work.
• Keep work areas, vehicles, and equipment clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

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.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for a newly selected employee, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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