Engineering Equipment Operator

Forest Service • Nogales, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and supports road systems and other program areas. The incumbent operates and maintains engineering equipment, including heavy equipment, to perform work on forest roads, compounds, and other areas. Work is generally performed on flat or rolling terrain with simple terrain problems. The position is temporary and may be filled for up to six months or, in some cases, up to one year, with a possible extension. The appointment may end early due to lack of work or funds. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027. The position is not eligible for telework.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must successfully pass the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must submit to pre-appointment and random urinalysis testing; appointment and continued employment are conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
• Must obtain or possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and comply with DOT/Forest Service alcohol and controlled substance testing requirements, including DOT Clearinghouse registration and responding to a query consent within 24 hours if selected.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work with no more than normal supervision; operate motor vehicles safely; follow work practices and keep work areas neat, clean, and orderly; interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation; and demonstrate reliability and dependability as an engineering equipment operator.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. Applications and resumes must clearly demonstrate qualifying experience; education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate one or more types of heavy equipment, such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds, and firelines; clear brush, tree stumps, and rocks.
• Review assigned work and adjust equipment attachments to the required level, angle, or depth for the equipment being used.
• Ensure equipment is maintained in good working condition.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available, with eligibility depending on the type of position held and whether the position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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