Field Heavy Equipment Operator & Maintenance Tech

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Bell City (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a skilled operator to manage and maintain heavy equipment across refuge projects in Louisiana.

The role involves operating various machinery, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met while supporting land-management tasks. Responsibilities include building and facility upkeep, repairs, water control tasks, fencing, habitat restoration, and potential collateral firefighting duties.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or National.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, graders, skid steers, backhoes, loaders, farm tractors, ORUVs) to support land-management projects.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment and vehicles, including diagnostics with test lamps and onboard computers.
• Performs building and facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, welding, roofing, painting).
• Ensures safe operation and compliance with safety regulations; conducts inspections and proper PPE use.
• Performs additional refuge operational duties including water control structures, fencing, signs, habitat restoration, and potential firefighting duties.

Skills

Independent work

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks a skilled operator to manage and maintain heavy equipment across refuge projects in Louisiana.

The role involves operating various machinery, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring safety standards are met while supporting land-management tasks. Responsibilities include building and facility upkeep, repairs, water control tasks, fencing, habitat restoration, and potential collateral firefighting duties.