FUL - Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Temporary)

National Park Service • Twentynine Palms, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a FUL - Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Temporary) with Joshua Tree National Park. Performing laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. This is a temporary position expected to last 1 year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

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.
• 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 will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
• You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability To Do The Work Of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Work Practices (Including keeping things neat, clean and in order)
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Dexterity and Safety
• Valid State Driver's License - must have and be able to maintain a valid state driver's license as of the closing date of the announcement.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Operates pick up trucks and other offroad vehicles to conduct maintenance on paved and unpaved roadways.
• Operates ride on power equipment to assist in the removal of roadside brush, dirt, debris.
• Uses paint striping equipment to paint pavement markings, parking lot striping, and painting of metal gates.
• Uses hand tools such as hedgers, loppers, string trimmers, and small saws to conduct roadside brushing of vegetation.
• Perform various duties and operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds such as pick up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed truck, four-wheel and two-wheel drive etc.

Benefits

• A 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED