Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Seasonal)
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Brecksville, OH - USA
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Seasonal).
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Cuyahoga Valley National Park 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.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Operating light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks sedans flatbed trucks etc. up to 10000 pounds to transport personnel supplies materials equipment and tools throughout the park.
- Maintaining buildings grounds road and trails by operating heavy power equipment and hand tools such as lawn mowers portable snow blowers shovels rakes lawn edging equipment tar pots culvert steamers brush chippers power compactors power saws chainsaws rock bars picks axes crosscut saws single-jack hammers etc. Cleaning and maintaining equipment. Performing janitorial duties for buildings.
- Loading and unloading supplies and materials from trucks trailers dollies. Moving heavy items using wheelbarrows and hand trucks.
- Moving furniture; removing and setting signs; painting picnic tables and signs; raking and watering lawns; trimming trees and shrubbery; picking up litter; cleaning fire pits etc.
- Cutting heavy trees with an ax or chainsaw stacking heavy logs lumber and sacks of cement.
- Digging ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where soil is hard and compact and must be graded or sloped. Breaking up pavement soil or concrete; mixing and pouring concrete asphalt and hot/cold mix; filling and leveling holes in damaged roads.
- Operate vehicles over Federal state and country roads and city streets in all traffic conditions following applicable speeds.
- May be involved in assisting in maintenance of way of work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Scenic Railroad which includes equipment operations mowing along the railroad clearing line of sights tree trimming and removal. Incumbent doing maintenance way of work is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing per the regulations established by the Federal Railroad Authority (FRA).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
- Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit 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.
- Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received.
- You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
- You must be 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles or be assigned to a hazardous position.
- You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/02/2026-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 The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Work Practices (including keeping things neat clean and in order)
- Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. (other than blueprint reading).
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
- Dexterity and safety.
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.
Physical Demands: The work performed requires the exertion of moderate to very heavy physical effort. The work involves lifting and moving objects over 50 pounds and in some cases carrying 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Working Conditions: Outside work is usually performed under all kinds of weather conditions. Indoor work is often accomplished in office buildings or in well-lighted heated and ventilated areas such as warehouses loading docks or trade shops. Frequently exposed to weather and temperature extremes drafts noise dust and dirt and the possibility of bruises muscle strains cuts and scrapes. Work requires the employee to follow proper safety procedures and use standard safety equipment such as gloves ear protectors safety glasses and steel-toe shoes to avoid possible hazards in the work area.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
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 salary range on this vacancy does not grant an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
Temporary Appointment: This is a temporary seasonal appointment not to exceed 1039 hours. The appointment is expected to end upon completion of the seasons work.
Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: As a temporary seasonal employee you can be rehired in future seasons without reapplying as long as you do not exceed 1039 hours anywhere in the National Park Service during your service year.
Rehire eligibility applies to the same position or to another position with the same qualification requirements as long as it is a temporary seasonal appointment. Your service year is the 12 months that begin on the date of your first temporary appointment with the bureau and it starts over on that date each year. Every temporary appointment you hold with the bureau during a service year counts toward the total.
Once you reach 1040 hours this eligibility ends unless OPM approves an exception. These rules come from 5CFR 316.402b7. Already reached the limit this service year Dont worry. You are still welcome to apply to this announcement or any future one.
*Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels project needs employee performance or other considerations.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here duties of this position are not suitable for telework.
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.
