Heavy Equipment Operator — Field & Earthmoving

U.S. Department of the Interior; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, California, seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for earth moving, excavation, backfill, and grading with emphasis on safety and proper maintenance.

Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and CDL, be a U.S. citizen, and comply with background checks, E-Verify, and probationary requirements. The job is outdoor and physically demanding in diverse terrains.

Qualifications

• Operates heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, and tractors.
• Performs basic maintenance and checks on equipment to ensure safety and reliability.
• Follows safety rules and regulations during all operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade or level earth.
• Perform earth moving on rugged terrain including mountains and slopes.
• Conduct daily preventive maintenance and basic repairs to equipment and attachments.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, California, seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate heavy equipment for earth moving, excavation, backfill, and grading with emphasis on safety and proper maintenance.

Applicants must hold a valid driver's license and CDL, be a U.S. citizen, and comply with background checks, E-Verify, and probationary requirements. The job is outdoor and physically demanding in diverse terrains.