Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic ID FW5033-MO-001 Location Annada Program FWS Wage/Hr: $45.00 Hours/Week: 29 Minimum Age 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Qualifications HS/GED Degree with minimum additional experience of 25 year(s) in heavy equipment operations, hauling & maintenance mechanic trades. Current at time of hire- FWS equipment certifications for dozer, ag tractor, skid steer, track hoe, back hoe, pickup truck, commercial vehicle (semi-tractor trailer) and ORUV. Experience required with Windows, MS Word Click or tap her to enter text. Duties Project?s primary purpose is to conduct habitat improvement & restoration projects for the benefit of migratory waterfowl through the operation & hauling of heavy equipment; to maintain heavy equipment and implements; and to improve/repair refuge infrastructure & assets. Operate heavy equipment / implements for habitat improvement 50% Improve & repair Refuge infrastructure and assets 30% Service & repair heavy equipment / implements 15% Operate semi-tractor trailer to haul equipment 5% Other Maintain FWS heavy equipment, vehicle & ORUV certifications and CDL requirements. Required Certifications: Current & valid Class A Commercial Driver?s License Government Vehicle Training: as needed, with oversight by monitor. Health and Safety Considerations: Prior to start of work, enrollee will provide copies of current training certificates pertaining to Section III and will review station?s applicable Job Hazard Analysis? forms. Required Safety Gear: PPE to include hard hat, leather gloves, safety toe boots, safety eye wear, hearing protection, etc as needed for the job at hand. Safety Gear Use: while in the field Physical requirements: Must maintain physical requirements per Class A Commercial Driver?s License requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.