Equipment Operator MOJA

This position is in Mojave National Preserve. The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to restore unpaved roads after flooding.

• Operates gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction, such as road graders (including Cat 16/160 or John Deer 722 (or equivalent) with up to 16-foot blade, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders (e.g., Caterpillar 988 size), excavators, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.   30%
• Operates vehicles equipped with auxiliary attachments (snowplow blade, rotary snow blower, mower and sweeper or sanding units).   30%
• Operates equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads, canals, tunnels, or construction sites. Work is completed to exact specifications on flat or rolling terrain, requiring more ?touch? than at lower grade levels. At this level, earth is moved on mountainous and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and other surfaces with similar rough terrain/features.   30%
• May work with other staff in areas such as: assists with erosion control projects; digs holes to install signs; cleans drainage ditches, installs or cleans culverts and gutters; roadside litter patrol; unloads truck loads of supplies; cleans tool caches and work areas; removes rock slides from trails; and/or performing grass cutting as necessary. Uses and repairs hand and power tools.   10%

• Required Certifications: Required to possess and maintain a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements prior to being assigned operator duties.
• Travel Requirements: Traveling to and within Mojave National Preserve
• Overnight travel: During the term of this assignment.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Enrollee is required to wear all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) associated with the job. PPE will be provided at no cost and training will be provided for it.
• Required Safety Gear: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Safety Gear Use: While on job site
• Physical requirements: Working outside operating heavy equipment in many weather conditions.