Engineering Equipment Operator

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Lorton, VA. Information about the surrounding area can be found here:
Visit Fairfax County Virginia and here: BLM Lower Potomac Field Station.

We expect to fill 1 vacancy; however, additional positions may be filled if available.

Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours.

• Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered equipment, including motor graders, tractors with attachments, dozer tractors, front-end loaders.
• Operate backhoes, excavators, and brush cutters to reconstruct and maintain gravel or surfaced highways and timber access roads.
• Although the primary responsibility is the operation of equipment, operators may also engage in operating forklifts to load and unload materials in an indoor/outdoor environment.
• As completing minor maintenance projects such as cleaning culverts and ditches, installing cattle guards, culverts, signs and/or fences, and basic carpentry.
• Light maintenance and minor repairs on gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment and/or motor vehicles.
• Assist with conducting assessments of existing road conditions to determine road maintenance needs.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the
  
  How to Apply
  
  and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to be assigned to a hazardous position.
• You must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A, B or C endorsement.
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.