Seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to operate one or more motor vehicles, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds. The vehicles operated by this position meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL).

This is a Testing Designated Position and is subject to pre‑employment drug testing.

You will perform a variety of work involving the operation of motor vehicles in support of the maintenance and repair of roadsides including roads, culverts, bridges, guardrails, etc.

• Operate diesel and gasoline powered motor vehicles and heavy equipment which typically have a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds; vehicles are usually equipped with air brakes.
• Operate vehicles, including dump trucks and trash truck, in all kinds of weather over rough terrain, in close quarters, and in heavy traffic. Duties include crack sealing, asphalt patching, refuse/recycling collection, transporting material, and loading trucks with front end loader and/or backhoe.
• Operate tractors with attached flail and sickle bar mowers to cut grass and brush on shoulders, ditches, and cut banks alongside park roads.
• Perform operator maintenance on all vehicles operated according to manufacturer and park standards. Complete minor repairs and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as digging, raking, cleaning drainage ditches, picking up litter, etc.

Salary does not include locality pay. For specific wage information, reference the OPM Salaries and Wages link:  for the OPM Salaries and Wages to calculate locality pay.

This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut‑off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. INITIAL CUT OFF is Monday January 5, 2026. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement; however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

• Theodore Roosevelt National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
• Wind Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Direct Deposit:
  Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Drug Testing:
  You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Driver's License: A valid driver’s license is required, and the selectee must submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. The selectee must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver’s licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
• Commercial Driver's License:
  You must possess and maintain a current Class A, Type A (or higher) Commercial Driver's License.
• Uniform:
  You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government Housing:
  Government housing MAY be available.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles).
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non‑Motor Vehicle).
• Operation of Motor Vehicles.
• Reliability and Dependability as a Motor Vehicle Operator.
• Vehicle Operation.
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order).

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