Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Berlin (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service, Assateague Island National Seashore, seeks a Seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator to support transportation operations from March through September, with start/end dates depending on weather and funding.

Typical duties include operating heavy vehicles, inspecting and maintaining vehicles, loading/unloading cargo, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Four openings are available through Fed Transition.

Responsibilities

• Determine safe and legally permissible routes based on vehicle size, load characteristics, road conditions, clearances, and applicable restrictions.
• Inspect vehicles, perform routine operator maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs; maintain records and ensure safety requirements.
• Load, arrange, secure, transport, and unload cargo using load-control practices.
• Maneuver heavy vehicles in tight spaces, during loading/unloading, and in challenging areas.
• Operate heavy motor vehicles to transport passengers, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment over public roads and varying conditions.

Job description

• Schedule: Work schedule is dependent on the position

You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator (Seasonal). The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office- Assateague Island National Seashore is March - September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - July 2027.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Determine safe and legally permissible routes based on vehicle size and weight, load characteristics, road conditions, clearances, and applicable restrictions. Inspect vehicles and perform routine operator maintenance, adjustments, and minor repairs; maintain required vehicle and service records and ensure vehicles are operated in accordance with established safety requirements.

Load, arrange, secure, transport, and unload cargo and materials using appropriate load-control practices. Maneuver heavy vehicles when turning, backing, parking, loading, or unloading and when operating in narrow, congested, or difficult areas. Operate heavy motor vehicles to transport passengers, materials, supplies, tools, and equipment over public roads, highways, rough terrain, and varying road and weather conditions.

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 $29.23 - $34.1/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

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.