Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and facilities to support excavation, grading, infrastructure projects, and refuge operations.

You will lead activities by planning work steps, promoting safe practices, training others, and maintaining accurate equipment and maintenance records. The position offers on-site work at a refuge, with a pay range of $30.12-$35.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records.
• Strong commitment to safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and facilities to support excavation, grading, and infrastructure projects.
• Lead activities by planning work steps and promoting safe practices.
• Train others and maintain accurate equipment and maintenance records.
• Perform general repairs on buildings, fences, and water control structures.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety leadership

Training others

Job description

Open: September 11, 2026 — Closes: September 24, 2026

Summary

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. The pay is $30.12-$35.12 per hour. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Moves equipment/materials safely and effectively around job sites. Maintaining/repairing infrastructure (consistently completing tasks) Performs maintenance on motor vehicles, heavy equipment, and small equipment. Follows equipment manuals and maintenance instructions. Performs maintenance/repair of buildings, fences, water control structures, etc.