Heavy Equipment Operator – Land Management & Excavation

U.S. Department of the Interior; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville, FL seeks a FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-9.

The role involves operating heavy equipment across challenging terrains, performing earthwork, and ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations. Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, transporting machinery, applying vegetation management methods, and reading drawings and specifications to plan work.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in varied and difficult terrain.
• Valid Class A CDL and driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple heavy equipment types on varied and difficult terrain.
• Excavate, grade, and finish earthwork to precise specifications.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and repair heavy equipment.
• Transport, load, and secure heavy machinery safely and legally.
• Operate agricultural tractors and implements for land management.
• Apply herbicides and conduct vegetation management as required.
• Interpret instructions, drawings, and specifications to plan work.
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance and service records.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL required

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville, FL seeks a FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-9.

The role involves operating heavy equipment across challenging terrains, performing earthwork, and ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations. Responsibilities include maintenance of equipment, transporting machinery, applying vegetation management methods, and reading drawings and specifications to plan work.