Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service · Department of the Interior

📍 Montpelier, Idaho 💰 $33.53 – $39.12/hr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Montpelier, Idaho
Salary: $33.53 – $39.12/hr
Hiring Path: Special Authorities
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-25
Application Deadline: 2026-10-08

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with US Fish and Wildlife Service. Operates, maintains, and repairs heavy equipment and facilities to support excavation, grading, earthmoving, infrastructure projects, and refuge operations. Leads activities by planning work steps, promoting safe practices, training others, and maintaining accurate equipment and maintenance records.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Drive and operate semi-trucks trailer, load, secure, and haul equipment to and from project sites. Operating road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.

Operating gasoline or diesel-powered engineering, construction, and heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain. Daily maintenance checks and service include performing minor repairs, coordinating major repairs, replacing worn, defective, or broken parts, and troubleshooting equipment issues.

Interpret plans and profiles for roads, buildings, and earthwork construction and maintenance while utilizing various types of engineering equipment to ensure projects are completed according to plan specifications. Conduct basic building maintenance and repairs, which encompasses tasks such as replacing plumbing components, outlets, sockets, lighting and power fixtures, as well as working with various wiring and systems.

Proficient in installing outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers. Effectively utilizes the proper diagnostic tools to identify and assess deficiencies within water and electrical systems, ensuring timely and accurate maintenance solutions.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Contact

StaffingTeam6@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

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 $33.53 – $39.12/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Special Authorities' hiring path.