FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator

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

📍 Calipatria, California 💰 $27.31 – $31.83/hr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: Calipatria, California
Salary: $27.31 – $31.83/hr
Hiring Path: Public
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Not Required
Date Posted: 2026-09-18
Application Deadline: 2026-09-28

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Job Summary

You will serve as a FUL - Engineering Equipment Operator at Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Complex located in Calipatria, CA. Operate heavy construction equipment, plan and coordinate project work, perform equipment maintenance and repairs, maintain buildings and facilities, enforce safety and maintain records, apply herbicides and control pests, manage water systems and habitats, and maintaining roads.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Safely operate heavy equipment for habitat, water-management, agricultural, and infrastructure projects. Perform excavation, grading, leveling, clearing, mowing, and maintaining refuge roads, canals, ponds, dikes, and levees. Assess terrain, soil, and environmental conditions to choose safe, effective equipment-operation methods.

Operate and maintain agricultural tractors and implements for vegetation, planting, and land-management tasks. Manage pumps, valves, canals, and ditches to regulate water flow and support habitat objectives. Safely mix, apply, store, and dispose of herbicides/pesticides and maintain spray equipment. Maintain and repair equipment, fencing, and facilities using mechanical, electrical, welding, and carpentry skills.

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 $27.31 – $31.83/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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