Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Baker, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator position serves Great Basin National Park in Nevada, Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, and Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is March through October, though timing may vary based on weather, project needs, and funding. The anticipated entry-on-duty period is March to May 2027.

The operator independently drives a range of motor vehicles, including straight trucks typically exceeding 32,000 pounds GVWR and truck tractors with semi-trailers or full trailers. Equipment may include snow plows, platform trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, and trash removal trucks. Driving occurs on interstate highways, winding roads, steep grades, and other varied road surfaces. The operator also performs routine vehicle maintenance and service-record keeping, along with additional grounds, trail, and equipment tasks.

The position requires a current Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an Air Brakes endorsement by the announcement closing date. Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather and involves significant physical effort, including frequent lifting of items over 50 pounds. The employee must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided. The work may involve on-call duty, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Employment is seasonal and temporary, and may end at any time due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a current Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with an Air Brakes endorsement by the announcement closing date.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Demonstrate the ability to drive motor vehicles safely.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
• Have knowledge of commercial driver’s license operation of motor vehicles and work practices, including keeping work areas neat, clean, and orderly.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet the Selective Service registration requirement for males, if applicable.
• Submit to a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
• Wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• Meet the stated minimum age requirement: 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education, training, or student-employment conditions.
• Describe relevant experience and training in the application and resume; job titles alone are not sufficient to establish qualifying duties.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate trucks and truck-and-trailer combinations, including snow plow, platform, stake, dump, and trash removal trucks.
• Operate vehicles on interstate highways, winding roads, steep grades, and varied road surfaces.
• Use a dual braking system to prevent a semi-trailer or trailer from jackknifing.
• Maneuver vehicles within close tolerances when driving and backing over uneven ground and in narrow or congested areas, including between buildings and other vehicles.
• Choose the safest, most direct, and legally permitted routes, and identify alternative routes for emergencies.
• Perform operator maintenance, including checking fluid levels, lights, and brakes; greasing moving parts; changing oil and fuel and air filters; cleaning and washing vehicles; and making minor repairs.
• Maintain records of vehicle service.
• Wash vehicles and equipment; clean curb gutters using hand brooms, wheelbarrows, shovels, and rakes; and load and unload supplies by hand or with forklifts or loaders.
• Operate a chainsaw to remove debris.
• Repair road shoulders and gutter ditches by placing materials by hand.
• Repair trails by erecting signs and numbers.
• Cut grass by hand or with a riding mower.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type and other conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed