Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Estes Park, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal). These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty April-May, 2027. Open to the first 200 applicants.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• 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 B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.
• For Grand Lake, CO and Jensen, UT: You must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• For Yellowstone you must possess a Class B 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

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed