National Park Service · 3 weeks ago
Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator
Estes Park, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe National Park Service is seeking a Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator to assist in the operation of heavy machinery for construction and maintenance projects. The role involves operating various types of equipment to perform tasks such as grading and excavating, while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operates gas 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 loaders, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments
Operates equipment to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth and/or refuse
Uses equipment to perform such functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials to maintain ditches, road shoulders, and beds
Qualification
Required
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
Depending on location, occupancy of government quarters may be required
Depending on location, government housing may be available
You may 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/or shift work
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally
You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority
You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle
If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue, emergency response, use of firearms, watercraft operation, or commercial driver's license, 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
Applicants must be at least 18 years old
For West Glacier, MT: You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement
For Estes Park, CO: You must possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement
For Grand Lake, CO: You must possess a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
For Jensen, UT: You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Include a copy of your license in your application (with photo removed or blocked) or indicate in resume CDL state, class, expiration date
Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order)
Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles)
Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc
Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Company
National Park Service
National Park Service is an american government organization that helps to preserves, protects, and shares national parks.
Founded in 1916
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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$27.5MKey Investors
Federal Highway Administration
2023-07-06Grant· $27.5M
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