Position Summary:
This position serves as a lead operator of heavy equipment on initial attack, fire and fuels management activities and operates this equipment in support of other natural resource projects..
Key Responsibilities:
- Adjusts equipment attachments for proper positioning and working order, making adjustments without stopping the power unit or the equipment.
- Operates specialized equipment used in fire suppression, road construction and maintenance and operates a semi-truck with trailer with GCVWR of 80,000 lbs. and may reach up to 120,000 lbs. to haul specialized equipment.
- Other similar rough features to grade 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.
- Excavates, backfills, grades or levels earth to rough specifications on all types of terrain. Moves earth on mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and
- Operates engineering and construction equipment , such as graders, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, trench diggers, and
- Large industrial tractors, on all types of terrains, close to buildings, trees, drop-offs, rocks or other obstructions and obstacles.
- Duties listed are at full performance grade WL-10 Level.
- Steers and operates by using clutches, levers, brakes and valves according to the slope or tilt.
- The incumbent is required to have a good degree of mechanical ability and skill to perform preventive maintenance and minor repair of equipment. Transports heavy equipment to job site.
Required Education & Experience:
- Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Some Fire positions may have Conditions of Employment such as: a valid state driver’s license; a commercial driver’s license (CDL); pre-appointment and random drug testing; or a physical or medical examination.
- Must possess and maintain a Valid Driver’s License.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
- Must pass the Work Capacity Test for certain Interagency Fire Program Management or Fire Program Management positions.
- This is a Test Designated Position. You will be tested for illegal drugs prior to appointment and randomly thereafter. Appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
- Must obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver?s License (CDL) Class A
- 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.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.