Seasonal Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

Full Job Description

Failure to submit any of the required documents/information will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents/information has been submitted. NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/04/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for this position, you must possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) at the time of application.

A current medical examiner's certificate with no disqualifying offenses is required by the anticipated entrance-on-duty listed in this announcement.

You must submit a copy of your CDL when you apply. Ensure you upload the front and back of your CDL. If selected, you must submit the medical examiner's certificate before entrance-on-duty.

Do NOT include photographs.

(SCREEN OUT) -AND- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required.

Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-AND- To be eligible your resume must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph.

Areas considered "near" Denali National Park and Preserve, Toklat, and Wonder Lake duty stations include only: Anderson, Cantwell, Chulitna, Clear, Curry, Denali Park, Ferry, Healy, Kantishna, Lake Minchumina, McKinley Village, Nenana, Nikolai, Petersville, Talkeetna, Tanana, Telida, and Trapper Creek.

-ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Knowledge of how electrical, transistorized, and other non-mechanical systems tie in with and affect the operation of mechanical systems.

Knowledge of electric and gas welders and cutting torches, presses, metal lathes and grinders to makes welding repairs and fabricate simple parts or structural reinforcement.

Ability to use tools of trade including power equipment and electronic test equipment gauges, micrometer, etc.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work orders, to use complex shop manuals and parts catalogs and coordinate work with other mechanics. Major Duties:

The typical season for this position is May - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is May 2026.

You will work as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic WG-5803-10 stationed at the Denali Park duty station of Denali National Park & Preserve.

The duties of this position include but are not limited to: As instructed works as a journeyman mechanic by performing routine equipment mechanic duties.

Works on class 6/7/8 diesel trucks, loaders graders, backhoes and small equipment. Repairs air brake systems and hydraulic systems. Performs tire repairs, tire replacement and conducts safety checks.

Provides shop support work including: shop cleanup and organization. Provides assistance to higher graded mechanics.

May perform other types of repairs with the help from other mechanics Please visit find a park for additional park information.