Engineering Equipment Operator (Telework Eligible)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Tulelake (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tulelake, California, seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and perform earth-moving tasks for the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The role includes vehicle operation, routine maintenance, and strict adherence to safety rules.

First-time federal hires start at step 1 of the wage scale. The position is telework-eligible, with a posted hourly pay range of $32.92 to $38.41 and a government pay schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment across varied terrain.
• Knowledge of safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and simple repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth.
• Perform earth moving operations on steep slopes, rocky ground, and uneven surfaces.
• Operate motor vehicles including tractor trailers, trucks and trailers, buses, vans, and dump trucks.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and repairs to equipment and attachments.
• Follow established safety rules and procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Earthmoving

Safety procedures

Vehicle operation

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Tulelake, California, seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment and perform earth-moving tasks for the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The role includes vehicle operation, routine maintenance, and strict adherence to safety rules.

First-time federal hires start at step 1 of the wage scale. The position is telework-eligible, with a posted hourly pay range of $32.92 to $38.41 and a government pay schedule.