Job Overview
This position is an Engineering Equipment Operator, WG-5716-10, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, stationed at the Aransas/Matagorda Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Austwell, Texas (Region 2).
Operate heavy equipment. Build critical infrastructure. Restore wildlife habitat. Protect for future generations. Turn your skills into a rewarding career with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife, where you'll work outdoors, operate heavy equipment, tackle hands-on projects, and make a lasting impact protecting America's wildlife. Join our Team at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge as a WG-10 Engineering Equipment Operator!
Duties
- Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate heavy equipment, such as excavators, bulldozers, graders, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, specialized tracked equipment, agricultural tractors with implements, and herbicide spraying equipment, to support construction, maintenance, and habitat management projects.
- Transport oversized and heavy-haul equipment and materials in accordance with established safety requirements.
- Maintain and repair a variety of equipment, such as heavy equipment, specialized tracked equipment, vehicles, boats, generators, and small engines, by diagnosing malfunctions, replacing defective parts, and performing preventive maintenance.
- Perform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, welding, and heating and cooling systems.
- In coordination with Refuge staff, plan and complete land management, construction, maintenance, and repair projects with minimal supervision.
- Protect natural resources by following environmental compliance requirements and minimizing impacts to wildlife habitat during project activities.
- Train and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.
- Maintain accurate maintenance, equipment, and work records by updating logs and entering data into approved electronic systems.
Requirements
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) .
- 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.
- Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
- You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- 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 www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.
Pay: $33.57 - $39.25 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
