Engineering Equipment Operator
National Park Service
Posted: March 9, 2026 (0 days ago)
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Location
Alaska
Salary
$42.94 - $60.08
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves supervising a team that operates heavy engineering equipment to maintain roads, signs, and vehicles in national parks like Denali, Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde.
You'll lead daily operations, ensure safety, and handle repairs to keep park infrastructure in good shape.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in heavy machinery who enjoys outdoor work and leading a small crew in rugged environments.
These positions are located in Denali National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Mesa Verde National Park. For more park(s) information, please visit find a park.
Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment. Requirements Continued...
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 service.
In 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized.
In 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.
Selective Factor - You must possess a valid commercial driver's license Class A, or you will not qualify for consideration.
Applicants must document in their application materials how they meet this requirement.
To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Lead Or Supervise (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.
(related to mobile equipment operation) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as a Engineer Equipment Operator Supervisor Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) 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.
To be found minimally qualified, your resume must show the following: I am an experienced engineering equipment operator.
I am able learn supervisory and leadership skills associated with the maintenance and repair of auto and heavy equipment operation and maintenance, and the maintenance and repair of paved and unpaved roads and sign installation in accordance with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and other appropriate standards.
Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. 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.
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. Major Duties:
The Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor is responsible for planning, work direction, administration, equal employment opportunity and safety, and provides leadership within the respective Park.
The incumbent oversees all operational, maintenance and construction activities associated with the parks roads asset portfolio that includes paved and unpaved roads, parking lots, drainage structures, signs, and trails.
The incumbent is responsible for all administrative needs and planning of day-to-day and long-term work for a diverse trade staff.
Supervisory tasks include, but not limited to, hiring subordinates, establishing performance plans and standards, employee counseling and personnel actions, distribution of workload, quality control inspections, time keeping, completing requests for leave and completing Department of the Interior mandated training.
Incumbent serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on government construction and service contracts and as Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) on task agreements.
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