Engineering Eqpt Operator

National Cemetery Administration; Fort Mitchell (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Cemetery Administration seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator at WG-08 level stationed at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama. The role involves operating heavy equipment to dig graves and prepare sites for interments, and performing related grounds work.

Flexibility is required for overtime, weekends, and holiday work, with a typical schedule Monday through Friday and possible weekend shifts to meet cemetery needs.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes and loaders to dig graves and prepare sites for interments.
• Landscapes grave sites by clearing brush and leveling ground with varying terrain.
• Adjusts attachments for proper level, angle, and depth per task.
• Work schedule may include overtime, weekends, and federal holidays.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama.

Key Responsibilities

Operates one or more type of heavy equipment with multiple hand and foot controls, such as backhoe, to dig, push, pull, pile, and load earth. For example, the operator uses equipment that is fitted with a front-end loader to maneuver to a specific spot to transfer material from the ground into a dump truck. The equipment is used as a tool for the purpose of digging multiple graves and preparing grave sites for first and subsequent interments.

Landscapes grave sites by clearing brush, tree stumps, and rocks and cleaning underdeveloped land. Adjust attachments for proper level, angle, and depth, according to the work to be done and the type of equipment used. Work is generally done on flat or rolling terrain, at new or previously landscaped grave sites with simple terrain problems. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends.

Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery.

Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Engineering Eqpt Operator/ PD136400 The full performance level of this position is WG - 08.

Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $32 – $37.31/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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