Engineering Equipment Operator

• Operates one or more heavy gasoline or diesel powered wheeled or crawler type engineering and construction equipment to excavate backfill grade or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as roads ditches or construction sites.
• Transports heavy equipment to job site.
• Moves earth and rock piles brush pulls planting equipment etc. on mountains with steep slopes graded curves and shoulders rocky or soft ground hilly forests and other surfaces with similar rough features.
• Grades the earth to the general contour desired on trails roads canals tunnels or construction sites. Performs rough grading as well as fine surfacing on flat or rolling terrain. May perform fine grading with closer instruction and supervision.
• Adjusts equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment. Steers and operates by using clutches levers brakes and valves according to the slope or tilt.
• Ensures equipment is maintained in good working condition. Performs inspections preventive maintenance minor repairs and adjustments and maintains proper records. Reports major mechanical repairs to supervisor.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit E-Verify.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• This position requires the selectee to obtain or possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and therefore is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Department of Transportation (DOT)/Forest Service Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program.
• If selected you must register with the DOT Clearinghouse as a driver at and complete a Query Consent. You must respond to the consent within 24 hours.

In order to qualify you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position visit the Office of Personnel Managements Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance scope and quality of all experience and training regardless of where or how acquired.

Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• 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)
• Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Selective Placement Factors

• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. This announcement constitutes 30 days advance notice.
• This position requires the selectee to obtain or possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) and therefore is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Department of Transportation (DOT)/Forest Service Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing Program.

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.

To receive consideration for this position you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.