Laborer (MVO) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Dover, TN

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About The Position

The Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) performs recurring labor, groundskeeping, and basic maintenance duties and operates motor vehicles and equipment to transport personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for the Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March through November, though timing may vary depending on weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty is March–May 2027.

The position includes operating light-duty vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds; maintaining buildings, grounds, roads, and trails; cleaning equipment and buildings; and performing a wide range of manual labor and maintenance tasks. Work may include loading and moving materials, landscaping, tree and brush work, road repairs, concrete and asphalt work, and operating hand tools and power equipment. Employees operate vehicles on Federal, state, county, and city roads in varied traffic conditions.

This is a seasonal position that may be filled under a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1,560 hours rather than 1,039 hours, depending on the park and program. Employment may end at any time because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Work is physically demanding and is performed outdoors in varied weather as well as indoors in work areas such as warehouses, loading docks, and trade shops. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shift work.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet the Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles and must have a valid driver's license when operating a government or private motor vehicle as part of official duties.
• Must meet the stated minimum-age requirement: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education, vocational training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be physically fit and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job-related factors: doing the work without more than normal supervision; interpreting instructions and specifications; using and maintaining tools and equipment; work practices; and dexterity and safety.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Applicants must describe relevant experience and training in their resume; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.
• Must follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment to avoid work-area hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty motor vehicles, including pickup trucks, sedans, and flatbed trucks weighing up to 10,000 pounds, to transport personnel, supplies, materials, equipment, and tools throughout the park.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails using heavy power equipment and hand tools.
• Clean and maintain equipment and perform janitorial duties in buildings.
• Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, and dollies; move heavy items using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
• Move furniture; remove and set signs; paint picnic tables and signs; rake and water lawns; trim trees and shrubbery; pick up litter; and clean fire pits.
• Cut heavy trees with an ax or chainsaw and stack heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement.
• Dig ditches and trenches in hard, compact soil and grade or slope the ground as needed.
• Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot- or cold-mix materials; and fill and level holes in damaged roads.
• Operate vehicles on Federal, state, and county roads and city streets in varied traffic conditions while following applicable speed limits.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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