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National Park Service · 1 day ago

Utility Systems Repairer - Operator

Davenport, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The National Park Service is seeking a Utility Systems Repairer - Operator to oversee water quality testing and manage utility systems. The role involves operating heavy equipment, installing and repairing utility systems, and performing electrical repairs as needed.

Amusement Park and ArcadeAssociationCommunitiesGovernmentLeisureNatural ResourcesNon ProfitParks

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Oversee the testing of water samples to verify water quality is in compliance with all Federal, state, and/or local regulations, as well as Departmental and Bureau level policy

Operate one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on projects to break ground for utility systems and construction sites

Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, sprinklers, and showers

Make electrical repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, and poorly operating thermostats

Operate one or more motor vehicles with gross vehicle weights of more than 26,000 pounds over public roads at highway speeds to transport supplies, materials, equipment, and/or tools, or to tow equipment throughout rural and urban areas

Qualification

Washington Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator licenseWastewater Treatment Operators CertificateHeavy equipment operationElectrical repairsWater quality testingInterpret instructionsEquipment assemblyUse of measuring instrumentsMaintain tools

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 or obtain within 1 year a current Class A Commercial Driver's License

You will be required to operate a small watercraft less than 26 feet in length

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

You must possess and maintain or be able to obtain within 1 year a current Washington Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator license or equivalent

You must be able to secure and maintain or obtain within 1 year a valid Washington Department of Health Services Group 1 Wastewater Treatment Operators Certificate or equivalent

You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 7 nights per month

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority

You will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)

Use of Measuring Instrument

Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment