Engineering Equipment Operator
Job Location:
Lakeview, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Explore a new career with the Bureau Land Management - where our people are our most precious resource.
You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator
Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which youre selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Operate engineering and construction equipment such as road graders tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades front end loaders excavators backhoes wheel loader or trench diggers in all types of terrain.
- Complete minor maintenance projects such as cleaning culverts and ditches clearing brush and other debris from roads and/or firelines installing cattle guards culverts signs and/or fences removing snow etc.
- Operate equipment and machinery efficiently and safely as prescribed in technical manuals safety standards and regulations.
- Operate motor vehicles such as light and heavy duty pick up trucks vans dump trucks flatbeds water tanker tucks semis lowboys etc. to transport earth sand stone water equipment supplies and people.
- Perform lower graded carpentry work such as measuring cutting constructing installing repairing and modifying wood and composite items such as signs fences frames etc.
- Service and perform light maintenance and minor repairs on gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction equipment and/or motor vehicles.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Class A endorsement.
- Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your 1 year probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/29/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements.
To receive credit for experience your resume MUST state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:
- Ability To Do the Work Without More Than Normal Supervision
- Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
- Knowledge and/or ability to operate one or more of the following small and large wheeled diesel-powered construction equipment such as crawlers (D-6) bulldozers excavators backhoes brush-cutters and front-end loaders on my own under normal supervision.
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
Volunteer Experience: 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.
There is no education required for this position. There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade positions.
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is within 75 miles of the folowing locations in Oregon:
Lakeview
Medford
North Bend
Prineville
Roseburg
Springfield
You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.
We expect to fill (10) vacancies at this time; however additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines and pushing and pulling levers continuously while machine is in operation. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated the adjustments made and the adverse operation conditions. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. The incumbent is required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing pulling turning and positioning parts assemblies equipment and tools.
Working Conditions: The operation of large and complicated gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction equipment in difficult circumstances increases exposure and risk of injury. The incumbent works both inside and outside and is exposed to hot and humid weather and/or extremely cold weather with temperatures ranging from below 0 to above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice road oils and other items such as loose gravel and rocks may create hazardous conditions. The operator is subjected to noise vibration dust dirt oils solvents and fumes from motors and exhausts. When working inside the incumbent must ensure proper ventilation to minimize fumes caused by equipment or vehicles. The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts abrasions bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment. The incumbent is required to follow all prescribed safety practices and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective hearing devices and hard hats to prevent injury.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here position is not eligible for Telework.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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