Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic to perform repairs, maintenance, and installation across a range of heavy machinery in a field/industrial setting. The role requires interpreting drawings, performing diagnostics, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications emphasize technical practices, measuring instruments, and troubleshooting, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and a strong commitment to federal standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet the agency's qualification requirements and pass the screening factors.
• Ability to read and apply engineering drawings, manuals, and specifications.
• Experience with heavy equipment diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to perform under standard supervision and follow safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and repair heavy mobile equipment (bulldozers, excavators, loaders, etc.).
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on heavy equipment.
• Utilize manuals, blueprints, and specs to complete maintenance and installation tasks.
• Perform facility and utility maintenance with various hand and power tools.

Skills

Screen-out capability (Ability To Do)

Technical practices

Measuring instruments

Blueprint reading / instructions

Troubleshooting

Tools and equipment handling

Equipment assembly/repair knowledge

Job description

Duties

As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic WG-10, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Excavate, build, grade, load, level and finish to exact specifications using an excavator, bulldozer, loader, backhoe, road grader, forklift, scraper or trencher close to above and below ground facilities and equipment such as structures, utility lines, culverts, irrigation equipment, fences and pavement, based on engineering drawings as appropriate.
• Perform welding activities utilizing a variety of welding methods and equipment including acetylene, electric, and MIG Welder.
• Perform plumbing installation, modification repair of disposal systems, water filtration systems, sewage systems, oil and gas distribution systems, tubs, fire, sprinkler and shower systems.
• Install and repair concrete and masonry structures, including forming, pouring, and finishing slabs, foundations, water crossings, block walls, buildings, etc.
• Perform routine servicing, operation and repair of heavy equipment such as draglines/cranes, excavators, dozers, forklifts, dump trucks, front-end loaders, motor/road graders, and backhoes.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on heavy equipment, vehicles, pumps, generators, and related equipment using diagnostic and testing equipment.
• Utilize technical manuals, wiring diagrams, blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications to identify problems, determine repair methods, and complete maintenance, construction, and installation projects.
• Perform facility, grounds, and utility maintenance including electrical, carpentry, painting, and related building repairs utilizing a variety of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must have a current or obtain a Heavy Equipment Certification within 6 months of hiring.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 12 months of hiring.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You must pass a physical examination.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/12/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Trouble shooting
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education: There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information: Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Telework: This position is suitable for telework only during and emergency or natural disaster.

If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit:

All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here,

Physical Demands

The work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, stretching, or working in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. Incumbent may carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ladders or platforms are often used to access components in hard-to-reach places. When operating heavy equipment, the incumbent is under a great deal of strain by constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, and legs. Exposed to vibrations and jerking of the equipment.

Working Conditions

The work is performed both inside and out. Temperatures may be in the 20's to 30's range in the cooler months. Hotter months include temperatures in the 80's to 90's range with heavy snow, high wind, and low humidity often. Work areas can be dirty, greasy, noisy, wet, and foul smelling. Incumbent is subject to the possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, electric shock, falling from a high of 20 or more feet, respiratory ailments, insect bites, and exposure to hazardous materials.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.