Field Equipment Operator Leader (CDL-A)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Joshua Tree National Park is seeking a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority Engineering Equipment Operator Leader in the Facilities Division. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent with the same benefits as permanent posts, but not year-round.

The role involves operating heavy equipment, leading road-ops crews, and performing duties such as ditching, grading, snow/ debris removal, and sign work, with a CDL Class A and tanker endorsement required.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor grader to ditch, plow, clear debris, and grade roads.
• Operates front end loaders for moving dirt, plowing snow, and loading trucks.
• Leads crews on daily road operations, including gates, asphalt repair, and signage.
• Leads roadside brushing and line-of-sight clearance.
• Leads crews during snow removal and debris cleanup after monsoonal rains.

Tools

CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Joshua Tree National Park is seeking a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority Engineering Equipment Operator Leader in the Facilities Division. Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent with the same benefits as permanent posts, but not year-round.

The role involves operating heavy equipment, leading road-ops crews, and performing duties such as ditching, grading, snow/ debris removal, and sign work, with a CDL Class A and tanker endorsement required.