Engineering Equipment Operator: Field Projects & Maintenance

U.S.-Fish-; Calipatria (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Calipatria, CA seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator. You will operate heavy construction equipment, plan and coordinate project work, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, and maintain buildings and facilities.

The role involves enforcing safety, applying herbicides, managing water systems and habitats, and maintaining roads. A probationary period is required during which performance and organizational needs are evaluated.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions and operate mobile equipment safely.
• Proven record of maintaining facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment and coordinate project work.
• Perform equipment maintenance, repairs, and records.
• Maintain buildings, facilities, and roads; enforce safety.
• Apply herbicides and control pests; manage water systems and habitats.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety enforcement

Project planning

Maintenance skills

Record keeping

Herbicide application

Pest control

Job description

Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Calipatria, CA seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator. You will operate heavy construction equipment, plan and coordinate project work, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, and maintain buildings and facilities.

The role involves enforcing safety, applying herbicides, managing water systems and habitats, and maintaining roads. A probationary period is required during which performance and organizational needs are evaluated.