Engineering Equipment Operator at National Park Service

Charlestonsouthern; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a national preserve where you will operate heavy engineering equipment to shape the landscape. This role involves working with various machines such as road graders, excavators, and backhoes on challenging terrains, contributing to the construction of trails and roads. If you are skilled in heavy equipment operation and hold a valid Commercial Driver's License, this position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors and make a tangible impact on the environment. Embrace the challenge and be part of a mission to enhance and maintain the natural beauty of our national parks.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy construction equipment on various terrains.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy engineering equipment for construction and excavation tasks.
• Grade surfaces and excavate on mountainous and steep terrains.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Construction Skills

Excavation Techniques

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Road Graders

Backhoes

Excavators

Tractors

Job description

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Mojave National Preserve. Baker, CA
This position is located in Mojave National Preserve, in the Maintenance Division.

Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/11/2025, whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

1. Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment to accomplish heavy construction and/or excavation work to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain, including mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, hilly forests, rocky ground, and other surfaces with similar rough features.
2. The equipment operated at this level typically includes road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
3. The engineering equipment operated by this position meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
4. Operate heavy engineering equipment such as road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
5. Operate equipment on mountainous or steep terrain to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on projects such as breaking new ground for park trails, roads, culverts, canals, tunnels, or construction sites.