Engineering Equipment Operator; Seasonal

Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment on flat or rolling terrain, refuse dumps, and/or construction sites with simple terrain problems.

Open to the first 75 applicants or until 02/03/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

• Operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction, such as road graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front end loaders, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, wheel loader, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Pull a variety of large roadway trailers to haul track and wheel type equipment, haul debris, stone, gravel, soil, etc., safely load and secure equipment to be hauled.
• Operate grader, loader, dozer and dump truck to remove snow from roads and parking lots during winter months.
• Must have the ability and experience to safely operate engineering equipment around underground utilities including high voltage powerlines and watermain transmission lines.
• Use equipment to perform land fill maintenance, roadside brushing, etc.
• Operate up to 14 cubic yard straight dump trucks or truck tractors with belly or side dump trailers for the purpose of moving dirt, asphalt and coarse materials for roadways and shoulders, hauling riprap, barriers and logs.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• The position is considered essential during emergency situation.
• You must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean and in order)
• Reliability and Dependability
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.

The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March to August but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty:
End of February

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of temporary NTE less than 1560 hours anywhere in the National Park Service within their established service year. Accordingly,…