Forestry Engineering Equipment Operator

United-States-Forest-Service; Nogales (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to work on a Forest unit, operating and maintaining engineering equipment for road systems and related programs. This position emphasizes safe, reliable operation and adherence to program standards.

Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date; CDL is required due to TDP rules, with urinalysis testing before appointment and random testing thereafter.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility and qualifications by the closing date.
• Selectees must undergo urinalysis prior to appointment and random testing thereafter.
• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Experience with operation of mobile equipment and road systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain engineering equipment.
• Support road systems and other Forest Service program areas.
• Work under supervision with attention to safety and reliability.
• Ensure safe operation of motor vehicles and equipment in daily duties.

Skills

Independent work

MV operation

Work practices

Reading instructions

Safe driving

Reliability

Job description

The United States Forest Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to work on a Forest unit, operating and maintaining engineering equipment for road systems and related programs. This position emphasizes safe, reliable operation and adherence to program standards.

Applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date; CDL is required due to TDP rules, with urinalysis testing before appointment and random testing thereafter.