Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal) to operate heavy construction equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, and excavators on mountainous terrain, performing grading on soil, gravel, or sand surfaces and ensuring pre-trip inspections. This is a six-month seasonal assignment with location and schedule varying by position.

The posted pay range is $25.42–$38.92 per hour. Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment.
• Operate equipment on mountainous or steep terrain to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on projects.
• Load, secure, and drive equipment to and from project sites.
• Perform pre-trip safety inspections on engineering equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position.

The primary purpose of the Engineering Equipment Operator is to operate heavy construction equipment-such as bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, and excavators-on mountainous or steep terrain and construction sites, performing grading work on soil, gravel, or sand surfaces. Likely Entry on Duty: April - May 2027. Open to the first 250 applicants.

Key Responsibilities

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Defined Season: April - October: Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks May - October: Crater Lake National Park May - November: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment.

Operate equipment on mountainous or steep terrain to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on projects. Operate a boom for placing pipe, hydrants, and other large objects in utility and road maintenance operations throughout the park unit. Load, secure, and drive equipment to and from project sites. Perform pre-trip safety inspections on engineering equipment.

Requirements & Education

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

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $25.42 – $38.92/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Work schedule is dependent on the position. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.