Engineering Equipment Operator - Waterways Maintenance

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-11, to support the Illinois Waterway Project, Maintenance Section.

The position requires operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance, and working under supervision in a demanding outdoor environment. Responsibilities include pushing and grading materials, loading and relocating items, and establishing road ditching and brush clearing.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing related maintenance is required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications for mobile equipment.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability; ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to push, grade, load and relocate materials.
• Establish ditches on roadways and clear brush as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee to ensure tasks are completed correctly.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Interpret instructions

Reliability and dependability

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-11, to support the Illinois Waterway Project, Maintenance Section.

The position requires operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance, and working under supervision in a demanding outdoor environment. Responsibilities include pushing and grading materials, loading and relocating items, and establishing road ditching and brush clearing.