Engineering Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-10-20
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Truck Driver
- Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Tulelake, California. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Key ResponsibilitiesSome of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
Operating a variety of types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth. Performing earth moving operations on mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, vertical drop-offs (>10ft) and other surfaces with similar rough features.
Operating motor vehicles including tractor trailers, truck and trailer combination, platform trucks, passenger buses, van trucks, fuel trucks, stake trucks, and dump trucks. Performing daily preventative maintenance and makes repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments to equipment. Following safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations.
Requirements & EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Which agency is hiring for this position?This position is with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?The posted pay range is $32.92 – $38.41/hr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?This position is eligible for telework.
What is the Final date to receive applications?Applications close on .
Who is eligible to apply?This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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