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Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units

Department of the Air Force

Fresh

Salary

$32.37 - $37.79

per hour

Closes

February 20, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating heavy machinery to prepare land for construction, roads, and runways on an Air National Guard base, including tasks like grading soil, excavating ditches, and maintaining equipment in challenging terrains.

It also includes training other guardsmen and participating in military readiness exercises.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in heavy equipment operation who is reliable, safety-focused, and willing to join the National Guard.

Key Requirements

  • National Guard membership (or intent to join)
  • Experience operating heavy engineering equipment in various terrains and weather conditions
  • Ability to work to precise specifications near obstacles like buildings and drop-offs
  • Skills in equipment maintenance and adjustments without stopping operations
  • Experience instructing or supervising lower-level operators
  • Capability to perform excavation, grading, and material handling tasks
  • Participation in military readiness evaluations and exercises

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (Title 32), Position Description Number D0279000 and is part of the AR ANG 188 WGH WG, National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED- If you are not currently a member of any military service (Brach/Status), please provide a letter stating intent to join.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: WG - Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to follow instructions and safely operate the type of equipment required to accomplish the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience or training operating heavy engineer equipment in close proximities and the ability to adapt equipment to changing weather, soil, and all types of terrain.

Experience assisting lower graded operators in complex operation and maintenance of equipment.

Experience or training which demonstrates the ability to instruct others in the operation and maintenance of heavy engineer equipment. Major Duties:

Uses heavy equipment with special attachments for grading surfaces, compacting or rolling soil, or other similar practices to prepare the surface to exact specifications.

Adjusts attachments for best positioning and working order, and makes the necessary adjustments without stopping the power unit or equipment.

Works to fine specifications from grade stakes set by engineers.

Operates a variety of engineering equipment near buildings, trees, drop offs, rocks, or other permanent obstructions, as well as rough terrain.

Uses heavy equipment to grade, fill, or level earth to specifications for roads and construction sites. Operates equipment on steep slopes, hilly and rocky areas. wooded and other terrain with similar rough features.

Performs excavation for ditches, sewer lines, waterlines, etc. Moves extremely heavy objects as well as sand, gravel ,or other loose materials.

( 6) Operates runway vacuum sweepers, and magnetic sweepers Operates industrial/agricultural type equipment. Operates snow removal and grass cutting equipment.

Performs equipment and operator's maintenance work when necessary. ( 7) Schedules and supervises training of drill status guard members who are equipment operators.

May operate boom crane at various outlying locations where maneuverability is restricted and accuracy is critical.

Prepares for and participates in readiness evaluations, Unit Effectiveness Inspections (U%Is), Operational Readiness Inspections (ORIs) and mobility and command support exercises.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AF-26-074-12838884