Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanic & Welder (CDL Ready)

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

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.