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Engineering Equipment Operator

Smithsonian Institution · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $32.52 – $38.02/hr

Job Summary

The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the SI facilities serviced by the Office of Facilities Management (FM), Smithsonian Institution (SI). The Office of Facilities Management is responsible for all Smithsonian facilities, many of which are designated as historic and all of which are visited by millions of people each year.

Major Duties

The Engineering Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of engineering equipment in support of Transportation Branch operations. In this position, you will: Operate heavy equipment in conjunction with the construction, maintenance and repair operations; digs trenches for water, sewer, electric and gas lines. Perform grading inside and outside of the building using track steer, skid steer and front loader. Operate equipment close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks, etc. Adjust attachments to equipment generally without stopping power units, this machinery includes, but is not limited to, forklifts, wheeled tractors (up to 3,000 pounds draw pull capacity), truck cranes (motor driven 6,000 pounds), backhoe, power sweepers, two-ton road rollers, front end loaders, bobcat, automotive vehicles (1/4 to 8 tons), etc.

Contact

ruizs@si.edu 202-633-6997

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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