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Engineering Equipment Operator

Forest Service · Department of Agriculture

This job in plain English

This temporary, full-time job is for an Engineering Equipment Operator with the U.S. Forest Service in Nogales, Arizona, based within a National Forest. The operator runs and maintains heavy equipment such as graders and bulldozers to support forest road systems and other programs. Many vacancies are open, and the job requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and drug testing.

Many vacancies in Nogales, AZ

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Operate heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, loaders, and backhoes.
  • Work on forest roads and compounds with flat or rolling terrain.
  • Maintain ditches, road shoulders, and firelines, and clear brush, stumps, and rocks.
  • Review the work and adjust equipment attachments to the needed level, angle, or depth.
  • Keep equipment in good working condition.

Do you qualify for WG-8?

With experience: The announcement does not list a set number of years. Eligibility depends on how relevant, broad, and high-quality your experience is, whether paid or unpaid.

With education: Education cannot replace experience for this job.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL), which you must obtain or already have

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of 2 pages or less showing work schedule, hours per week, and dates of employment
  • Proof of CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligibility, if you claim surplus or displaced employee priority
  • Documents must be legible, unencrypted, under 5MB, and in an accepted file format

How you will be rated: You are rated on job elements including working without more than normal supervision, operating motor vehicles, work practices, interpreting instructions, driving safely, and reliability. Your score may be lowered or you may be found ineligible if your qualifications appear inflated or your documents contain errors.

Tips for this job:

  • Show work schedule, hours per week, and dates of employment for each job on your resume, or that experience may not count.
  • Keep your resume to 2 pages or less, since longer resumes are removed from consideration.
  • Upload files under 5MB in an accepted format, and do not use Adobe Portfolio or encrypted files.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, with occasional travel possible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or U.S. national
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
  • Subject to background investigation and/or fingerprint check
  • Federal pay must be made by direct deposit
  • Must pass the E-Verify employment check
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Drug test before appointment and random testing afterward
  • If selected, register with the DOT Clearinghouse and respond to a Query Consent within 24 hours
  • Temporary appointment, up to 6 months or a 1-year not-to-exceed date

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$29.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-8 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Locations
  • Nogales, Arizona
  • Location Negotiable After Selection
Appointment
Temporary
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Engineering Equipment Operating (5716)
Announcement
27-TEMP3-R3-FS3141-8DT-SM

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