Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period is May through November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026 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.

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) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(related to mobile equipment operation) Operation of motor vehicles Work practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to drive safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to drive safely (Non-Motor Vehicles) Reliability and dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator 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.

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. You must meet level 2 on the screen out factor/element and an average of level 2 on all factors/elements.

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT): Experience operating one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications.

My work has been subject to routine supervision or oversight. You must possess and maintain a current Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License prior to entrance on duty.

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:

This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), Friday February 6th, 2026.

Operates full range of track and wheel mounted engineering equipment such as motor grader, front end loader, bulldozer, excavator, backhoe, snow plows, sander and dump truck.

Performs typical duties such as grade roads and building sites, push material into piles, load and drive trucks, dig trenches, clear sites of brush.

Moves equipment from site to site using truck and trailer. Digs and cleans ditches. Installs culverts with outlets, inlets, and head walls. Removes and trims trees.

Chips, bucks, and hauls down wood using chain saws, chippers, and chip trucks. Assists with maintenance and repair of equipment.

Operates small equipment and hand tools such as chains saws, chipper, brusher, shovels and rakes.

Performs general maintenance work such as erecting signs, repairing fence, cutting vegetation, or cleaning ditch. Leads work of lower graded employees at times.