Engineering Equipment Operator.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Pingree Township (ND); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in North Dakota seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to haul, operate heavy machinery, and support road and earthwork projects according to plans.

The role requires routine maintenance, strict safety adherence, and the ability to interpret technical drawings while working outdoors in challenging conditions. Ideal candidates will hold a Class A CDL, pass background checks and E-Verify as applicable, and demonstrate physical stamina for demanding fieldwork

Formación

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment and trucks.
• Ability to interpret plans for roads and earthwork.
• Ability to perform basic building maintenance and repairs.
• Must pass background checks and E-Verify as applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Drive and operate semi-trucks and trailers to haul equipment to project sites.
• Operate road graders, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, and other heavy machinery.
• Perform daily maintenance checks, minor repairs, and coordinate major repairs as needed.
• Interpret plans and profiles for roads, buildings, and earthwork to ensure work matches specifications.
• Perform basic building maintenance, including electrical components and lighting tasks.

Conocimientos

Engineering Equipment Operation

Vehicle Operation

Safety Consciousness

Blueprint Interpretation

Descripción del empleo

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive and operate semi-trucks trailer, load, secure, and haul equipment to and from project sites.
• Operating road graders, bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with attachments.
• Daily maintenance checks and service include performing minor repairs, coordinating major repairs, replacing worn, defective, or broken parts, and troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Interpret plans and profiles for roads, buildings, and earthwork construction and maintenance while utilizing various types of engineering equipment to ensure projects are completed according to plan specifications.
• Conduct basic building maintenance and repairs, which encompasses tasks such as replacing plumbing components, outlets, sockets, lighting and power fixtures, as well as working with various wiring and systems. Proficient in installing outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) .
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You must pass a physical examination.
• You may need to complete a statement regarding your physical ability.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.

Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

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-11/06/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

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

• ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN-OUT).
• Operation of Motor Vehicles.
• Ability to Drive Safely.
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program

The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOI's conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more, visit

All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here,

Physical Conditions

Work requires very strenuous physical effort to operate and frequently adjust large equipment and attachments, often under adverse conditions and in awkward positions. Tasks may involve confined spaces, ladders, and frequent lifting, stooping, bending, twisting, and similar movements. Employees expend considerable energy working in tight or elevated areas and over rough terrain. Duties include extensive standing, walking, kneeling, and bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds alone and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Working Conditions:

Work occurs mostly outdoors, with exposure to rough, steep, and uneven terrain, temperature extremes, and hazards such as noise, vibration, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, and moving equipment parts. Operators face risks including equipment overturns, falls, cuts, scrapes, bruises, and injury from hazardous materials or power equipment. Safety requirements include regular use of PPE such as hardhats, gloves, eye and hearing protection, steel-toe boots, and respirators. Serious injury may result from becoming caught in operating machinery or from collisions when working near public roads.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.