Seasonal Engineering Equipment Operator

Full Job Description

This is a temporary position that is located in Mount Rainier National Park. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement.

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), February 20, 2026. Please see the "Next Steps" section for additional cut off dates.

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. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order.) Ability to Interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(related to mobile equipment operation). Ability to Drive Safely (heavy equipment and motor vehicles). Ability to Operate Safety (non-motor vehicle).

Reliability and Dependability as a Engineering Equipment Operator.

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration- This includes work such as operating one or more types of the following heavy engineering equipment: gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment, five cubic-yard dump trucks, road graders, and front-end loaders.

Operating equipment to move and load material such as dirt, rocks and other material. Experience in operating vehicles with auxiliary attachments. Experience in trash truck operation.

Ability to operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways.

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 possess a current Class A Commercial Driver's License by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

CTAP/ICTAP Statement: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection.

Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies.

Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP.

This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible.

If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.

Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Major 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.

This position is located in: Mount Rainier National Park - Pierce County, Washington. Class A Commercial Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is May, 2026.

View this link for salary information.

Major Duties include: Operating multiple types of heavy engineering equipment inclusive of but not limited to: gasoline or diesel-powered heavy equipment, five cubic-yard dump trucks, road graders, and front-end loaders Operating heavy equipment to move and load material such as dirt, and other material.

Operate vehicles with auxiliary attachments (e.g., mowers, sweeper, sanding units) to perform duties.

Operate trucks and equipment with multiple operating functions like front loader/compactor trash trucks equipment.

Operate various types of equipment and trucks on congested roadways, in inclement weather and on steep and narrow roadways.

Loads, secures, and hauls equipment to and from project sites using truck and trailer.

Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required in constantly reaching, bending, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to handle different sets of controls to operate the equipment and attachments.

Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment and the jerking and jolting from operating over rough surfaces.

Frequently lifts and carries 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: Works both inside and outside with the majority of work being performed outside. When working outside, worker is frequently exposed to inclement weather.

Incumbent works in rain, mud, snow, and in hot/cold temperatures. The operator is frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, fumes, oils, solvents and cold and dampness.

Worker is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, abrasions, bruises and strains while servicing and operating equipment.

Summer conditions could include noise, and potential hazards in the form of poisonous plants, insects, wild animals and snakes.

Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices and hard hats.