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Motor Vehicle Operator

National Park Service

Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 31 - 31

Posted: 6 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 4 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

You will serve as a Motor Vehicle Operator at George Washington Memorial Parkway in the Maintenance Division located in Arlington VA

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Duties

At the full performance level (WG-08) the major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:

Operate motor vehicles including platform trucks van trucks stake trucks dump trucks specialty pumping equipment and trash removal trucks.
Drive vehicles over public roads at highway speeds to transport passengers supplies materials or equipment and tools or to tow equipment throughout rural and urban areas.
Operate vehicles over rough terrain in close quarters and in heavy traffic on both long and short hauls
Perform routine preventative maintenance such as checking and adding fluids to bring to proper levels checking air pressure and adding when required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

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 have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL). .
Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement -09/15/2026- 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)
Operation of Motor Vehicles
Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles)
Ability to Operate Safely (Non-motor Vehicles)
Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat Clean and in Order)
Reliability and Dependability
Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Related to Mobile Equipment Operation)

Your resume must clearly show that you are able to perform motor vehicle operations with full supervision such as:

Operating gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment;
The use of motor vehicles of more the 26000 pounds capacity to transport material to and from the work site;
Operating a front-end loader and trucks of more the 26000 pounds capacity with snow plows and/or blowers liquid tanks and salt spreaders.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on tractors to hook up service lines lower landing gears and in climbing on the trailer to load or tie down cargo. Considerable physical effort may be required in backing of vehicles to change tires and make limited emergency repairs. Required to frequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds. Climbing of ladders scaffolding and working in and around equipment and power tools.

Working Conditions: Majority of the work is performed outdoors where incumbent will be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures. Required to operate equipment in all types of weather conditions and on a variety of road surfaces. Subject to noise vibration and exhaust fumes from equipment and vehicles and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Ethics: 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 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.

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