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National Park Service · 2 weeks ago

Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

National Park Service is seeking Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operators for temporary positions in the Pacific West Region. The role involves operating heavy engineering equipment and performing duties related to moving and loading materials in various conditions.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operating multiple types of heavy engineering equipment inclusive of but not limited to: gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment, five cubic-yard dump trucks, road graders, and front-end loaders

Operating heavy equipment to move and load material such as dirt, and other material

Operate vehicles with auxiliary attachments (e.g., mowers, sweeper, sanding units) to perform duties

Operate trucks and equipment with multiple operating functions like front loader/compactor trash trucks equipment

Operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways

Loads, secures, and hauls equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationDrive safelyDependabilityWork PracticesInterpret instructionsReliability

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

You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment

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 must possess and maintain a current Class A or Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements as required by each park and specified in the Duties section of this advertisement

You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards

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

Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision. (SCREEN OUT)

Operation of motor vehicles

Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.)

Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)

Ability to Drive Safely (heavy equipment and motor vehicles)

Ability to Operate Safety (non-motor vehicle)

Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator