Engineering Equipment Operator

National Park Service • Yellowstone National Park, WY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as an Engineering Equipment Operator with Yellowstone National Park. Operates gas or diesel heavy equipment on varied terrain, refuse sites, and construction areas. Equipment includes dozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, trenchers, skid steers, snow groomers, and large tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately January to mid-September and late September to December and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Non-pay time period will be 9/12/27-9/25/27. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy engineering and construction equipment such as bulldozers, angledozer tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Performs earthmoving tasks including pushing, pulling, piling, excavating, backfilling, grading, and leveling on flat or rolling terrain, refuse dumps, or construction sites with simple terrain challenges. Uses assigned machinery safely and effectively to support construction, maintenance, and operational needs across a variety of work environments. Conducts routine operational checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly and reports any mechanical issues to supervisors. Transports, positions, and operates equipment to carry out assigned engineering or construction tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.

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.
• DOT Drug Testing: Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Minimum Age Requirement: You 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.
• Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• Probationary Period : As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/22/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
• For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.
• For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
• For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
• Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator
• Vehicle Operation Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and no Air Brake Restriction.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.
• In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.
• Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume.
• Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible.
• The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.
• Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.
• You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operates gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy engineering and construction equipment such as bulldozers, angledozer tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Performs earthmoving tasks including pushing, pulling, piling, excavating, backfilling, grading, and leveling on flat or rolling terrain, refuse dumps, or construction sites with simple terrain challenges.
• Uses assigned machinery safely and effectively to support construction, maintenance, and operational needs across a variety of work environments.
• Conducts routine operational checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly and reports any mechanical issues to supervisors.
• Transports, positions, and operates equipment to carry out assigned engineering or construction tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Perform common tasks such as operating gasoline 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 loader, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Operate equipment to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth and/or refuse.
• Operate end loader in the process of moving dirt and materials, plowing snow and filling trucks.
• Use dozer to rough in new construction sites, plow snow, rip ice, move stumps, rocks and brush, and stockpile gravel, chips, etc.
• Use the grader, loader, dozer and dump truck to remove snow from roads and parking lots.
• Use equipment to perform functions such as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials, and to maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds.
• Load, secure and haul equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance will be provided.
• 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.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED