Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S.-Fish-; Montpelier (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and facilities supporting excavation, grading and infrastructure projects.

The role requires leading activities by planning work steps and promoting safe practices while maintaining equipment maintenance records. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work without excessive supervision, document experience clearly, and contribute to refuge operations with a strong safety

Qualifications

• Proven ability to operate heavy equipment with minimal supervision.
• Excellent safety mindset and adherence to protocols.
• Experience documenting maintenance and equipment records.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and facilities to support projects and operations.
• Lead work steps, plan tasks and coordinate with team members.
• Promote safe work practices and provide training where needed; maintain accurate equipment maintenance records.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training

Lead activities

Maintenance records

Job description

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with US Fish and Wildlife Service. Operates, maintains, and repairs heavy equipment and facilities to support excavation, grading, earthmoving, infrastructure projects, and refuge operations. Leads activities by planning work steps, promoting safe practices, training others, and maintaining accurate equipment and maintenance records.

1. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT).

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. 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.

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.