Seasonal Heavy Vehicle Operator for Cargo & Passengers

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

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.