Engineering Equipment Operator

National Park Service•Brooklyn, NY

22h

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring an Engineering Equipment Operator to operate gasoline- or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment. The operator performs work on park projects and maintenance operations, including work on mountainous or steep terrain, and transports equipment to and from project sites. The position requires a valid driver's license and a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License without an air brake restriction, maintained throughout employment. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. The employee must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided. Travel may be required for up to five days per month, and evening, weekend, shift, or holiday work may be required. A one-year probationary period may also be required. Work is primarily outdoors, though some work is performed inside. Conditions include rain, mud, snow, hot or cold temperatures, noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, oils, heat, cold, and dampness. The role involves heavy physical effort, frequent climbing in and out of machinery, continuous operation of controls, and frequently lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no air brake restriction.
Pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing.
Be at least 18 years of age to operate government vehicles.
Meet the job-related qualification factors: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision; operation of motor vehicles; work practices; ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation; ability to drive safely; ability to operate safely; and reliability and dependability.
Meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements.
Document relevant experience and training in a resume; the resume must support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
Follow prescribed safety practices and use required safety equipment.
Complete a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Serve a one-year probationary period if required.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy gasoline- or diesel-powered engineering equipment, including road graders and tractors with bulldozer excavators.
Operate equipment on mountainous or steep terrain to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications.
Operate a boom to place pipe, hydrants, and other large objects during utility and road maintenance operations throughout the park unit.
Operate road graders to grade and ditch, and to plow or clear debris and brush.
Load, secure, and drive equipment to and from project sites.
Perform pre-trip safety inspections on engineering equipment.