Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

Full Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment.

The vehicle(s) operated by this position meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.

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 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 Vehicle Operation Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) SCREEN OUT: Minimum Qualifications: perform common duties of Engineering Equipment Operator WG-5716-08.

I can perform common tasks such as operating gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction, such as road graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments.

I can operate equipment to push, pull, pile, excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth and/or refuse.

I can operate end loader in the process of moving dirt and materials, plowing snow and filling trucks.

I can use dozer to rough in new construction sites, plow snow, rip ice, move stumps, rocks and brush, and stockpile gravel, chips, etc.

I can use the grader, loader, dozer and dump truck to remove snow from roads and parking lots.

I can use equipment to perform functions such as cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials, and to maintain ditches, road shoulders and beds.

I can load, secure and haul equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.

Commercial Driver's License: You must possess and maintain a current Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License.

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.

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:

You will operate graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other heavy engineering equipment and heavy trucks in all weather conditions; in confined areas close to buildings; on narrow gravel roads and uneven terrain adjacent to exposed drop-offs and obstructions in the performance of roads maintenance and project work.

Primary work includes, but is not limited to: road grading, laying down and compacting surfacing material, road sub grade excavation and repair, culvert installation to grade, installation of septic systems, and earthwork in archeological sensitive sites.

Perform preventative maintenance and repair on heavy trucks and equipment. Also may assist railroad workers, operate flanged wheeled equipment to complete ditching and excavating along the railway.

Maintain, modify and repair heavy equipment. Incumbent may also perform hiking trail and grounds maintenance. Cut-off date: 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 Wednesday January 14, 2026. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date.

Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date. For additional information contact Hot Springs National Park