Engineering Equipment Operator; Seasonal

Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

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The primary purpose of the position is to operate one or more motor vehicles.

The typical seasonal entry‑on‑duty period for National Capital Parks‑East is December‑April
, but can vary during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: End of January

The major duties of the Engineering Equipment Operator position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operate heavy gasoline or diesel‑powered engineering equipment to accomplish heavy construction and/or excavation work to grade surfaces to rough specifications on fairly level surfaces.
• Operate heavy engineering equipment such as road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angled blade, backhoes, front‑end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors.
• Operate equipment on relatively level roadways, parking lots, landfills, campgrounds, dikes, plains, plateaus, fields, and/or tundra with varying soil and sub‑soil conditions.
• Remove snow or debris from roads and parking lots during winter months and following weather events.
• Perform pre‑trip safety inspections on engineering equipment, and document and report deficiencies to a higher‑level operator and/or supervisor.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Undergo a drug test and maintain a negative result; subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
• Possess a current Class A Commercial Driver’s License and maintain a valid State‑issued driver’s license.
• Wearing a uniform in compliance with National Park Service uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work as required.
• Travel overnight away from home up to 2 nights per month; obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
• Operation of Motor Vehicles.
• Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order).
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
• Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles).
• Ability to operate safely (Non‑Motor Vehicle).
• Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator.

Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines, pushing and pulling levers continuously while the machine is in operation, and lifting items such as opening and closing tail gates on dump trucks. The incumbent is required to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, and often puts forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools.

This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. The incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures and is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, oils, heat, cold, and dampness. The incumbent must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are not suitable for telework.

A federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.