National Park Service is hiring: Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator in Saus

Duties

The Pacific West Region is recruiting for temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1039 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending upon work availability and funding.

• Sausalito, California. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026.

Major Duties

• Operating gasoline or diesel‑powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain.
• Operating road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, backhoes, front‑end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.
• Hooking up attachments, use booms, and/or adjust engineering equipment settings for level, angle, or depth.
• Use equipment to perform such functions as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials and maintain ditches, road shoulders, and beds.
• Load, secure, and drive equipment to and from project sites.

Physical Effort

Heavy physical effort is required in constantly climbing in and out of different machines, pushing and pulling levers continuously while machine is in operation, and lifting such items as opening and closing tail gates on dump trucks. Work is strenuous because of the large equipment operated, the frequent adjustments made, and the adverse operating conditions. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces. The incumbent is required to frequently lift and carry 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

This position is required to perform work both inside and outside with most of the work performed outside. The incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures and is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, exhaust, oils, heat, cold, and dampness. The operation of large and complicated equipment in difficult circumstances increases the incumbent's exposure and risk of injury. The incumbent is frequently subjected to the possibility of receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises, and strains while servicing and operating equipment. When working inside, the incumbent must ensure proper ventilation. The incumbent is required to follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Class A or higher Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsement required.
• Uniform allowance will be provided.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old or 16 years old with high school graduation or equivalent certificate.

Qualifications

1. Ability to Do the Work of the position without More than Normal Supervision. (SCREEN OUT)
2. Operation of motor vehicles.
3. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.)
4. Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation).
5. Ability to Drive Safely (heavy equipment and motor vehicles).
6. Ability to Operate Safety (non‑motor vehicle).
7. Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator.

Screen Out Factor

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