Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator who will operate a variety of heavy equipment to push, load, and grade earth on projects such as trails, roads, canals and construction sites.

Projects are generally short in duration and team-based. Work includes daily preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs to equipment and attachments, with duties extending to roadside and facility maintenance at multiple sites in Florida.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing routine preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes) to move materials and shape terrain.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and attachments.
• Inspect equipment, fuels, and systems prior to operation and ensure safe operation on site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Open: September 2, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator . First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. WG8 - 30.20(Step 1) - 35.24(Step 5)

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operators will operate a variety of types of heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel and earth while excavating, backfilling, grading, or leveling earth to specifications on such projects like repairing and breaking new ground for trails, roads, canals, tunnels, or construction sites. Heavy equipment may include: bulldozers, excavators, road graders, skid steers, backhoes, wheeled and tracked loaders, backhoes, wheeled equipment/vehicles, and specialized equipment. Implements may include: mowers, cutter bars, drum choppers, augers, plows, harrows, sprayers, discs, and etc. Plans and coordinates small to medium land management and earth moving projects within applicable specs and requirements. Projects are generally short duration, low person hour, small team, and maintenance or replacement projects. Projects may include culvert replacement, basic levee repair, basic canal and ditch cleaning, maintaining current roads, repairing existing small parking areas, etc. Other equipment that may be operated includes, but is not limited to, Off-Road Utility Vehicles (ORUV's), Amphibious Vehicles, and All-Terrain vehicles, boats and airboats Services, checks, and fuels equipment before operation, checks and services attachments to be used. Performs daily preventative maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments to equipment. May install or repair electrical systems incident to the construction or maintenance of family housing units, buildings, quarters, offices, or shops at the different Facilities. Construct, install, or repair items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding, and scaffolds.