Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S.-Fish-; Los Banos (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S.-Fish- is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate gasoline or diesel powered heavy equipment on a variety of service projects at multiple locations.

You may travel overnight up to 5 nights per month and must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. Starting pay is typically at step 1 on the government scale.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of the position with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.
• Dexterity and safety in operating equipment and machinery.
• Operation of job family equipment, machinery, etc.
• Technical practices (theoretical precise, artistic).

Skills

Ability to Do The Work With Minimal

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly

Dexterity and Safety

Operation of Equipment and Machinery

Technical Practices (precision)

Job description

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator to operate gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to complete a variety of Service Projects at various locations.

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

$39.52 - $46.03 First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/04/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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 The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)


2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.


3. Dexterity and Safety


4. Operation of Job Family Specify Equipment, Machinery, etc.


5. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

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.