Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Jackson, WY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic, WG-5803-10 position is with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 6, at the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming. Government refuge housing is available but not required. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at step 1 of the pay scale.

The mechanic operates, services, diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs heavy equipment, vehicles, pumps, generators, and related equipment. Work also includes excavation and grading, welding, plumbing, concrete and masonry installation and repair, and facility, grounds, and utility maintenance. The position uses technical manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, diagnostic equipment, and a variety of hand and power tools.

The work is performed indoors and outdoors in varying weather and sometimes dirty, greasy, noisy, wet, or foul-smelling conditions. Physical work includes prolonged standing and uncomfortable positions, carrying parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and operating heavy equipment. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster. The employee must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance will be provided.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must have or obtain a Heavy Equipment Certification within 6 months of hiring.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 12 months of hiring.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision, technical practices, use of measuring instruments, ability to interpret instructions and specifications including blueprints, troubleshooting, ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, and knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify.
• Application must document experience and training relevant to the duties and job-related factors; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.
• All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of 11/12/2026.
• For Federal Wage System positions, education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, build, grade, load, level, and finish to specifications using heavy equipment near above- and below-ground facilities and equipment, based on engineering drawings as appropriate.
• Perform welding using methods and equipment including acetylene, electric, and MIG welding.
• Install, modify, and repair plumbing and systems including disposal, water filtration, sewage, oil and gas distribution, tubs, fire, sprinkler, and shower systems.
• Install and repair concrete and masonry structures, including forming, pouring, and finishing slabs, foundations, water crossings, block walls, and buildings.
• Perform routine servicing, operation, and repair of heavy equipment such as draglines and cranes, excavators, dozers, forklifts, dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor and road graders, and backhoes.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on heavy equipment, vehicles, pumps, generators, and related equipment using diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Use technical manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to identify problems, determine repair methods, and complete maintenance, construction, and installation projects.
• Perform facility, grounds, and utility maintenance, including electrical, carpentry, painting, and related building repairs using hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and work schedule
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered if eligible and qualified, at the agency's discretion

What This Job Offers

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