Field Engineering Equipment Operator – Habitat & Water

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Calipatria (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to support habitat, water-management, and road maintenance projects at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex near Calipatria, CA.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment, manage pumps and canals, and perform vegetation and land-management tasks to advance refuge objectives. This position requires a valid driver's license, background checks, and the ability to work outdoors in all

Qualifications

• Probationary period required and evaluation of fitness for continued employment.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to obtain/maintain Pesticide Applicator's License.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment for habitat, water-management, agricultural, and infrastructure projects.
• Perform excavation, grading, leveling, clearing, mowing, and maintaining refuge roads, canals, ponds, dikes, and levees.
• Assess terrain, soil, and environmental conditions to choose safe equipment-operation methods.
• Operate and maintain agricultural tractors and implements for vegetation, planting, and land-management tasks.
• Manage pumps, valves, canals, and ditches to regulate water flow and support habitat objectives.
• Safely mix, apply, store, and dispose of herbicides/pesticides and maintain spray equipment.
• Maintain and repair equipment, fencing, and facilities using mechanical, electrical, welding, and carpentry skills.

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to support habitat, water-management, and road maintenance projects at the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex near Calipatria, CA.

You will operate and maintain heavy equipment, manage pumps and canals, and perform vegetation and land-management tasks to advance refuge objectives. This position requires a valid driver's license, background checks, and the ability to work outdoors in all