Heavy Equipment Operator & Facilities Maintenance

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Suffolk, Virginia, seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate heavy equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and systems.

You will support earthmoving and facility projects, follow safety protocols as Collateral Duty Safety Officer, and help prevent injuries while keeping equipment in good condition to meet project specs. This federal role requires a probationary period, background checks, and compliance with CDL and training

Qualifications

• Probationary period requires agency assessment of performance and conduct.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors and heavy equipment to move materials and perform earth moving tasks to project specs.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and attachments.
• Maintains heating and cooling systems and acts as Collateral Duty Safety Officer with inspections.
• Develops actions to manage facility and land operations while preventing injuries and damage.

Skills

Maintenance work

Job description

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in Suffolk, Virginia, seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate heavy equipment and perform routine preventive maintenance on vehicles and systems.

You will support earthmoving and facility projects, follow safety protocols as Collateral Duty Safety Officer, and help prevent injuries while keeping equipment in good condition to meet project specs. This federal role requires a probationary period, background checks, and compliance with CDL and training