Engineering Equipment Operator

Bureau of Reclamation; Glen Elder (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a career professional for the Engineering Equipment Operator role (WG-5716-10) to support water resource projects in the West. The position is located in Glen Elder, Kansas or McCook, Nebraska, and requires the candidate to operate engineering equipment and adhere to strict safety standards.

Applicants must have a valid CDL Class A license and must detail relevant experience in the resume, as the qualifications rely on documented performance and ability.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.
• Describe in detail your experience and training that prepared you for this job; resume must support assessment questionnaire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain engineering equipment as required for site operations.
• Follow safety protocols and work under supervision while performing duties.
• Assist in meeting agency goals and contributing to the efficiency of the service.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Motor vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Interpret instructions

Maintenance readiness

Education

CDL Class A

Job description

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-10. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.

This position is located in either Glen Elder, Kansas or McCook, Nebraska.

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/02/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application. You must submit proof of possession of your CDL when you apply. If you upload a copy of your CDL DO NOT include photographs. (SCREEN OUT)

In addition, to qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Operation of Motor Vehicles
3. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
5. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
6. Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
7. Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.