Heavy Equipment Operator – Wetlands & Road Projects

U.S. Department of the Interior; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator in New Jersey. You will operate gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy equipment on Service projects, including restoration, road work, dam and levee construction, and parking-area development.

Expect to work on outdoor sites with demanding physical tasks. A valid CDL, U.S. citizenship, and successful completion of background checks and drug testing are required, with possible nonstandard

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Background investigation and suitability required.
• Male applicants born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must pass E-Verify, pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and a physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate semi-trucks, load and haul equipment to project sites.
• Operate road graders, bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, and tractors.
• Perform routine maintenance, coordinate major repairs, and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Interpret plans and specifications for earthwork and structures.
• Install outlets, switches, lighting, regulators, and circuit breakers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service within the Department of the Interior seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator in New Jersey. You will operate gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy equipment on Service projects, including restoration, road work, dam and levee construction, and parking-area development.

Expect to work on outdoor sites with demanding physical tasks. A valid CDL, U.S. citizenship, and successful completion of background checks and drug testing are required, with possible nonstandard