Engineering Equipment Operator

Department of Interior; Tallulah, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Interior's Fish & Wildlife Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator at the Tensas River National Wildlife in Tallulah, LA. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, and level earth, often on steep or rough terrain, to meet exact specifications.

Weekend work may be required. First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate. Applicants should document experience thoroughly in their resume to support the duties described.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy engineering equipment such as graders, bulldozers, loaders, excavators/backhoes, and compactors.
• Ability to work on steep, rough terrain to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth to exact specifications.
• Willingness to work weekends if required.
• Federal hiring processes emphasize documented experience in resumes, not just job titles.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple types of heavy engineering equipment on site to complete earthwork projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.
• Follow project specifications and safety procedures while working on challenging terrain.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Terrain navigation

Job description

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with the Fish & Wildlife Service at the Tensas River National Wildlife in Tallulah Louisiana.

You may be required to work weekends.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

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

Have a level of experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform as an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-08 Experience for this position requires operating multiple types of heavy engineering equipment inclusive of but not limited to: graders, bulldozers, loaders, excavators/backhoes, and compactors. Work involves operating engineering equipment on steep and rough terrain to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth including roads, to exact specifications.

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. 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.