Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Virginia seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator (WG-08) to operate tractors, skid steer, backhoe and support wildlife habitat maintenance and road projects.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance, coordinating with staff/volunteers, supervising contractor work, and managing fleet utilization and property inventories. Telework is eligible under the Federal program.

Qualifications

• No substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural tractors, skid steer, backhoe and other heavy equipment to maintain and enhance wildlife habitats and road infrastructure.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on tractors, skid steer, backhoe, sprayers, UTVs, trucks and trailers.
• Coordinate with staff and volunteers to complete wildlife habitat and visitor services projects.
• Oversee projects with contractors to ensure timely completion and compliance with contract parameters and industry standards.
• Assist with fleet utilization, purchasing, annual personal property inventories, and acting as Receiving Official for personal property.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Fish & Wildlife Service Region 5, Eastern Virginia Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Warsaw, Virginia & Charles City, Virginia. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level (WG-08) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Operation of agricultural tractors, skid steer, backhoe and other heavy equipment in support of maintaining and enhancing wildlife habitats, and regular maintenance of gravel road infrastructure.

Preventative maintenance and repairs of tractors, skid steer, backhoe and other equipment such as sprayers, UTVs, light and heavy duty trucks, and equipment trailers. Work with staff and volunteers on a daily basis for the completion of wildlife habitat and visitor services related projects. Serves as the Collateral Duty Safety Officer for the four-refuge complex, to include annual safety inspections and routine maintenance and performance testing of safety equipment (e.g.

fire extinguishers, smoke/CO2 detectors). Oversees projects where contractors are performing work on one of the Refuges and ensures all work is completed on time and in line with contract parameters while adhering to industry standards. Responsible for building and facility maintenance. Assists with fleet utilization, and purchasing, annual personal property inventories, and acting as Receiving Official for personal property.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $28.34 – $33.03/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-22.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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