Engineering Equipment Operator — Telework Eligible

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Lacombe (LA); Remote; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Lacombe, LA seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment on short-term projects such as replacing culverts, repairing levees, cleaning canals, and maintaining roads.

The role may require on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Responsibilities include operating vehicles of various sizes, applying safe-driving practices, and using tools to perform tasks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles to transport personnel, supplies, and equipment.
• Uses hand and power tools to perform daily tasks.
• Assembles, repairs, and reinstalls mechanical or structural components per specifications.
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean and maintained to ensure safe operations.

Job description

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Lacombe, LA seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate gasoline- and diesel-powered construction equipment on short-term projects such as replacing culverts, repairing levees, cleaning canals, and maintaining roads.

The role may require on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Responsibilities include operating vehicles of various sizes, applying safe-driving practices, and using tools to perform tasks.