Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

US National Park Service; Alaska; On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Alaska is seeking a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy vehicles and equipment used in park operations.

Applicants must meet the required job-related factors and be able to work with tools and blueprints, perform troubleshooting, and follow technical practices with precision. The vacancy closes 10/01/2026; submit your resume detailing relevant experience for eligibility.

Qualifications

• Screen-out: ability to perform the work without supervision and meet the screen-out factor(s).
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, including blueprints.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with technical practices requiring precision.

Skills

Screen-out

Equipment knowledge

Tools use

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Technical practices

Job description

You will serve as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic.
This position is also open to status candidates under announcement CAHM-26-13059216-ST-AKS. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Requirements Continued...

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/01/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading)
5. Troubleshooting
6. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic)

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.