Laborer

Forest Service•Joseph, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and performs a variety of laborer duties in support of road and/or facility maintenance. The work requires very heavy physical effort and use of heavy power equipment and common hand tools. Duties include moving and handling heavy materials, equipment, furniture, machinery, and supplies; assembling and placing items and structures; and assisting with road construction and resurfacing projects. Incidental duties may include snow and debris removal, roadside and fence-line clearing, vehicle washing, and facility cleaning. The position is temporary, with an appointment of up to six months or up to one year, not to exceed the stated appointment limit. The appointment may end early due to lack of work or funds, and an extension may be possible without further competition. The role is not eligible for telework. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must pass applicable background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must meet the Federal Wage System qualification requirements; applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the work rather than length of experience.
Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge of work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications other than blueprints.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Dexterity and safety.
No substitution of education is allowed for this position.

Responsibilities

Move, load, unload, and place or stack heavy freight, furniture, machinery, supplies, equipment, boxes, and other bulky materials using hand trucks or other moving equipment.
Assemble and place items and structures needed to complete assignments.
Cut trees, clear brush, remove rocks, dig and backfill ditches, dig and plumb post holes, and clear and level ground.
Replace barriers and paint or stain as needed.
Shovel and rake cold and hot mix asphalt, concrete, aggregate base rock, and ditch and drain rock.
Operate power mowers, weed trimmers, tillers, and motor vehicles in support of operations.
Assist higher-grade heavy equipment operators with road construction and resurfacing projects, including chip sealing, asphalt overlay, skin patching, pothole patching, and hot melt crack filling.
As an incidental duty, shovel snow, sand, and debris and cut and clear small trees and brush along roads and fences.
As an incidental duty, wash and wax cars, boats, and trucks by hand or with a powered buffer.
As an incidental duty, vacuum, mop, wax, and buff floors; empty trash cans; and wash windows and ceiling fixtures.
Clean, oil, and lubricate power equipment and perform minor adjustments.