Department of the Interior

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Job Specifications

Location

Augusta, AR

Salary

$28 - $32 PH

Published

10 hours ago

Type

Full Time

Career Level

Mid Level

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Engineering Equipment Operator

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator. The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to complete a variety of Service Projects. Small to medium land management and earth moving projects within applicable specs and requirements are generally short duration, low person hour, small team, maintenance or replacement projects. Fish and Wildlife Service - Central Arkansas Refuges in Augusta, Arkansas.


Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operate a variety of types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to specifications on such projects like repairing and maintaining trails, roads, canals, tunnels, dykes and work on construction sites. Move earth on various terrain including moderate slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, vertical drop-offs (


Requirements

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) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to drive safely (motor vehicles Ability to operate safely (non-motor vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator 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. 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. 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.