Engineering Equipment Operator

U.S. Department of the Interior; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator for Redwood National Park and surrounding areas.

This role involves operating heavy gas- or diesel-powered machinery to perform road and earthworks, with potential on-call duties and extensive outdoor work. Candidates must hold a valid Class A CDL with Tanker endorsements and be prepared for rigorous safety standards, background checks, and federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements.
• Experience operating gas- or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment safely on congested roadways and in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operates gas- or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction.
• Operates equipment to push, pull, grade, excavate, backfill, or level earth and refuse.
• Uses equipment to perform road maintenance tasks including snow plow, mower, sweeper, and sanding units.
• Operates various attachments and drives on steep or narrow roadways while maintaining safety.

Skills

Engineering equipment operation

Heavy equipment driving

CDL-A w/ Tanker endorsements

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with National Park Service. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately mid-December to the end of November, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. (2 weeks / 1 pay period).

Major Duties

• Operates gas- or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction, such as road graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, wheel loaders, trench diggers, and large Industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Operates equipment to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth and/or refuse.
• Operate vehicles with auxiliary attachments (e.g., snowplow blade, rotary snow blower, mower, sweeper, sanding units) to perform duties related to roads maintenance.
• Uses equipment to perform such functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials to maintain ditches, road shoulders, and beds.
• Operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways.
• For more information about Redwood National Park, please visit: Redwood National and State Parks (U.S. National Park Service).

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected.
• The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsements and no restrictions.
• Pre‑employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home.
• You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part‑time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Evaluations

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
• Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
• Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
• Operation of Motor Vehicles
• Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator
• Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
• All qualified non-competitive applicants and the best-qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
• DUE WEIGHT: You MUST submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you must submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration or your score may be lowered. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Other Information

For additional information about this position, please contact: Kyle Hampson, Road Supervisor, Redwood National Park [e-mail] Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case‑by‑case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS), recruitment, or relocation incentive.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment, and the incumbent is frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. The incumbent may be frequently required to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds and put forth similar effort when pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning parts, assemblies, equipment, and tools. Working Conditions: This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. When working outside, the incumbent is frequently exposed to inclement weather. 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 is exposed to the potential of injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning, and may also be subject to receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises, and strains. While operating equipment, the incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats. All DOI employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, DOI Ethics Prohibitions | U.S. Department of the Interior.