Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

Job Summary

These vacancies are Temporary Seasonal positions not to exceed 1560 hours in a service year. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is APRIL / MAY 2026.

Low Grade: 8

High Grade: 8

Promotion Potential:
None

Sub Agency:
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

Travel Code: 1

Relocation:
False

• Fed-Transition
• Public

• MAJOR DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
  Operates a wide variety of construction and engineering equipment and is responsible for carrying out assigned work on road and grounds maintenance and construction projects essential to the Park's mission and daily operations of the park(s). Perform a variety of work that involves the operation of gasoline and diesel-powered heavy equipment at the journeyman level. Types of equipment/machinery used, but not limited to, includes graders, loaders, backhoes, excavators, rollers, bulldozers, dump trucks, skid steers, forklifts, all terrain load handlers, articulating boom mowers, snowplows, and blowers.
  
  Safely load and unload equipment onto flatbed and lowboy type trailers, and transport equipment to and from work sites. Equipment is operated to maintain park roads and shoulders, pull offs, parking areas, trails, campgrounds, boat launches, perform vegetation and snow removal, pull ditch lines, and in support of other park divisions to include rehab of old roads and industrial sites.
  
  Operate equipment in all weather conditions, in confined areas close to buildings, on narrow gravel and paved roads adjacent to steep drop offs with minimal guard rails, and over uneven terrain. Preventative maintenance on trucks and heavy equipment in compliance with manufacturer's specifications, complete simple repairs, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment to include replacing chains, belts, cables and lubricating and adjusting attachments to maintain optimal operating conditions.
  
  Familiarity with handling and proper safety procedures encountered in operations to include understanding and using SDS (Safety Data Sheets), along with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage. Make routine and emergency repairs at all park facilities as required. Participate in weekly safety meetings and bi-annual park-wide safety days. Adhere to all required park safety rules and OSHA standards. Maintain safety checks on division vehicles.
  
  May perform other duties (in the event of park needs) such as janitorial cleaning, trash pickup, grounds-keeping, digging, raking, sweeping, and assisting in transporting camp/work supplies and construction materials.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade positions.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Commercial Driver's License Class (A) required.
• Uniform allowance provided.
• Work schedule may include on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime.
• Minimum age 18 or 16 with high school credentials.
• Pre‑employment physical required.
• Drug test required and random testing.

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly.

If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position.

To apply for this position you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. Complete application by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/06/2026.

Resume (two single‑sided pages max). Occupational Questionnaire. Veteran documentation if applicable.

Benefits available at National Park Service.

• Within area:
  False
• Commute distance: 0
• Service type: 01
• Adjudication type:
  Suitability/Fitness

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