Seasonal Water Systems Operator Helper (Remote Sites)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Yosemite Lodge (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government housing

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks personnel for seasonal work from May through July, with potential variation due to weather and project needs. Primary duties involve operating water treatment and distribution systems, maintaining composting toilets, and performing routine sampling and reporting.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, able to pass background checks, and meet driving/vehicle requirements.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Background investigation and favorable adjudication required.
• Selective Service registration for males.
• Willing to travel overnight up to 10 nights per month.
• Must operate a government vehicle; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment facilities and associated distribution systems and remote toilets.
• Perform routine maintenance on composting toilets, collect samples, and log daily data (temperatures, liquid levels, counts).
• Monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; record chlorine residuals and turbidity results.
• Assist in septic tank maintenance, sludge pumping, and related tasks; use PPE as required.
• Work outdoors in varying weather, including steep terrain and remote locations; lift up to 50–90 pounds as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The U.S. Department of the Interior seeks personnel for seasonal work from May through July, with potential variation due to weather and project needs. Primary duties involve operating water treatment and distribution systems, maintaining composting toilets, and performing routine sampling and reporting.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, able to pass background checks, and meet driving/vehicle requirements.