Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Brecksville, OH

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) position with the Seasonal Staffing Office at Cuyahoga Valley National Park involves operating light-duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds and performing general maintenance and labor tasks throughout the park. The typical entry-on-duty period is March through September, depending on weather, project needs, and funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March through July 2027. The temporary seasonal appointment is not to exceed 1,039 hours and is expected to end when the season’s work is complete; employment may end earlier due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Work includes maintaining buildings, grounds, roads, and trails; cleaning and maintaining equipment; performing janitorial duties; loading and moving supplies and heavy materials; and completing a range of grounds, sign, tree, pavement, and concrete work. The position may also assist with maintenance-of-way work for the Cuyahoga Valley National Scenic Railroad, including equipment operation, mowing, clearing lines of sight, and tree trimming or removal. Railroad maintenance-of-way work is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing under Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

The work requires moderate to very heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and, in some cases, carrying 80 to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Outdoor work takes place in varied weather; other work may occur in heated, ventilated indoor areas such as warehouses, loading docks, or trade shops. Workers may encounter temperature extremes, noise, dust, dirt, and risks of bruises, strains, cuts, and scrapes, and must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment. The duties are not suitable for telework.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles or be assigned to a hazardous position.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must pass required pre-employment drug testing; a verified positive result precludes appointment. Random drug testing is also required, and railroad maintenance-of-way duties entail testing under Federal Railroad Administration regulations.
• Must demonstrate sufficient ability to do the work without more than normal supervision, along with work practices, ability to interpret instructions and specifications, ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, dexterity, and safety. Applicants must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements.
• Resume must describe and document relevant experience and training and support responses to the assessment questionnaire.
• Must follow safety procedures and use standard safety equipment as needed.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes; may also be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and/or shift work.
• May be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month.
• Government quarters may be required; government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty motor vehicles, including pickup trucks, sedans, and flatbed trucks 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 with wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
• Move furniture; remove and install 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 axe or chainsaw and stack logs, lumber, and sacks of cement.
• Dig ditches and trenches in hard, compact soil and grade or slope the ground.
• Break up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot or cold mix; and fill and level damaged-road holes.
• Operate vehicles on federal, state, and county roads and city streets in varied traffic conditions while following applicable speed limits.
• May assist with railroad maintenance-of-way work, including equipment operations, mowing along the railroad, clearing lines of sight, and tree trimming and removal.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed