Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)
Job Location:
Estes Park, CO - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal) .
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These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period but can be vary due to weather conditions project needs or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty April-May 2027.
Open to the first 200 applicants.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Operates gas or diesel powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction such as road graders tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades front-end loaders backhoes wheel loaders trench diggers and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
- Operates equipment to push pull pile excavate backfill grade or level earth and/or refuse.
- Uses equipment to perform such functions as cutting moving digging grading and rolling earth sand stone and other materials to maintain ditches road shoulders and beds.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit Home E-Verify
- Depending on location occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- Depending on location government housing may be available.
- You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and/or shift work.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- If selected for a position/location that requires search and rescue emergency response use of firearms watercraft operation or commercial drivers license you will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to addition this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- For West Glacier MT: You must possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement. For Estes Park CO: You must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement. For Grand Lake CO and Jensen UT: You must possess a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL). For Yellowstone you must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
- Include a copy of your license in your application (with photo removed or blocked) or indicate in resume CDL state class expiration date.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/19/2026-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:- Ability to do the work of an Engineering Equipment Operator without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Operation of Motor Vehicles
- Work Practices (includes keeping things neat clean and in order).
- Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles).
- Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc.
- Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator
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.
ICTAP/CTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.Click here for the Federal Wage Schedule Website to calculate location specific pay.
This job opportunity announcement will be used to fill one or more additional selections at any time without locations listed on the announcement anticipate filling vacancies. However not all grade levels may be filled at all locations. Eligibility and qualifications will be verified if there is a vacancy for the location and grade for which you applied.Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402b7) based on series and grade anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS).
If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period you are still welcome to apply. However please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility.
The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours unless granted an exception by OPM.
Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.
Physical Effort: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching bending turning and moving hands arms feet and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds and often puts forth similar effort when pushing pulling turning and positioning parts assemblies equipment and tools.
Working Conditions: Works both inside and outside with the majority of work being performed outside. When working outside worker is frequently exposed to inclement weather. Incumbent works in rain mud snow and in hot/cold temperatures. The operator is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust fumes oils solvents and cold and dampness. Worker is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts abrasions bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.
Some positions filled may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
IC
