Heavy Equipment Operator — Build, Grade & Maintain Trails

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator who will operate a variety of heavy equipment to push, load, and grade earth on projects such as trails, roads, canals and construction sites.

Projects are generally short in duration and team-based. Work includes daily preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs to equipment and attachments, with duties extending to roadside and facility maintenance at multiple sites in Florida.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing routine preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes) to move materials and shape terrain.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and attachments.
• Inspect equipment, fuels, and systems prior to operation and ensure safe operation on site.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking an Engineering Equipment Operator who will operate a variety of heavy equipment to push, load, and grade earth on projects such as trails, roads, canals and construction sites.

Projects are generally short in duration and team-based. Work includes daily preventative maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs to equipment and attachments, with duties extending to roadside and facility maintenance at multiple sites in Florida.