Tractor Operator (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Point Reyes Station (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Point Reyes Station, CA seeks a Tractor Operator for a defined season. The position is typically Apr–Oct, with possible variations due to weather, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated entry on duty is April–May 2027, with eligibility limited to the first 70 applicants or until 10/26/2026, whichever comes first. Applicants must meet the listed job-related factors, including the screen-out requirement to proceed with consideration.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Screen-out element: ability to perform the work with normal supervision.
• Experience operating motor vehicles as required for the job.
• Maintain clean and orderly work practices.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications related to mobile equipment operation.
• Ability to drive safely a motor vehicle.
• Ability to operate safely non-motor equipment.
• Reliability and dependability as a tractor operator.

Skills

Screen-out knowledge

Operation of Motor Vehicles

Work Practices

Interpret Instructions

Drive Safely

Operate Safely (non-motor)

Tractor Operator reliability

Job description

The typical defined season is not to exceed 6 months between Apr-Oct but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2027.

Open to the first 70applicants or until 10/26/2026 whichever comes first.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-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. Operation of Motor Vehicles
3. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
4. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation)
5. Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
6. Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle)
7. Reliability and Dependability as a Tractor Operator

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.