Field Operations: Engineering Equipment Operator Leader

National Park Service; Joshua Tree (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Joshua Tree National Park seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator Leader to join the Facilities Division on a career-seasonal basis. You will operate heavy equipment and lead road operations crews, including grading, dirt movement, and snow removal, with responsibilities spanning gate work, road repairs, and sign removal.

The role requires a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement and offers a seasonal but permanent appointment structure with benefits comparable to permanent

Qualifications

• CDL Class A with tanker endorsement required.
• Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent but not year-round.
• Must operate heavy equipment and lead road operations crews.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader for ditching, road grading, and shoulder maintenance.
• Operate front end loaders for dirt movement and material handling.
• Lead daily road operations crews in gate replacement, asphalt repair, and line-of-sight clearing.
• Supervise snow and debris removal during adverse conditions.

Skills

Motor grader operation

Front end loader operation

Road maintenance leadership

Snow removal leadership

CDL Class A with tanker endorsement

Job description

National Park Service in Joshua Tree National Park seeks an Engineering Equipment Operator Leader to join the Facilities Division on a career-seasonal basis. You will operate heavy equipment and lead road operations crews, including grading, dirt movement, and snow removal, with responsibilities spanning gate work, road repairs, and sign removal.

The role requires a CDL Class A with tanker endorsement and offers a seasonal but permanent appointment structure with benefits comparable to permanent