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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Seasonal Laborer (Trails-Motor Vehicle Operator)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.72/hr - $30.20/hr

USAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Laborer for the Pacific West Region, focusing on trail maintenance and rehabilitation projects in various national parks. The role involves considerable physical effort and outdoor work in challenging conditions, supporting the upkeep of trails and facilities.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support trail maintenance and rehabilitation projects throughout the back country and front country trails in the park

Trail brushing; removal debris and wind fall from the trail corridor

Construction and repair of trail bridges

Reconditioning trail drainage systems and culvert replacement

Culvert replacement, trail grading and asphalt preparatory tasks

Maintaining and cleaning back country toilet facilities

Operating chainsaws, rock drills, moving rocks and logs from the trail

Hiking 18 miles of mountain trails in a day

Qualification

Trail crew workHigh elevation hikingBackcountry campingChainsaw operationTool maintenancePhysical staminaSafety awarenessTeamwork

Required

U.S. Citizenship required

Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication

Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males

Required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program

Some positions will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided if required

You will be required to travel overnight away from home

This position requires regular and recurring work and camping in rugged mountainous backcountry at high elevations for extended periods of time. Selectee(s) must be able to hike by foot in the backcountry at high altitude for extended periods of time while carrying backpacks, tools and supplies of at least 50 lbs, and be able to camp for several days at a time

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record

You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you

Travel, transportation and relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation expenses will be the employee's responsibility

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work

Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program

Your resume must show that you have the following: Ability to do the work of a Laborer (Trails-MVO) WG-3502-4 without more than normal supervision. (Screen out). Your work history within your resume must demonstrate experience doing the following: Trail crew work in remote areas; use shovels, picks, rakes and saws to perform landscaping or construction type work

Digging trenches, clearing water drainages and cutting and bucking timber

Ability to hike on foot for several miles at a time with a backpack weighing at least 50 pounds, perform work at high elevation and camp in the backcountry for extended periods of time