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Seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Location

Salary

$37.85 - $44.19

per hour

Closes

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves driving large trucks and towing trailers in Denali National Park to support maintenance tasks, mainly from May to September in Alaska's rugged terrain.

It's perfect for experienced truck drivers who enjoy outdoor work and can handle variable weather and project demands.

Good fits are reliable individuals with strong safety skills and a passion for national parks.

Key Requirements

  • Current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements and no air brake restrictions
  • Current medical examiner's certificate with no pending disqualifying offenses
  • Ability to operate motor vehicles over 32,000 pounds GVWR and tow trailers over 10,000 pounds GVWR safely
  • Knowledge of safe driving practices and vehicle operation without more than normal supervision
  • Reliability and dependability in motor vehicle operations
  • Ability to interpret instructions and specifications for mobile equipment
  • Safe operation of non-motor vehicles and maintaining work practices (neatness, cleanliness)

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. 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.

You must meet the Screen Outs below to qualify for the position and include the required information/upload the required documentation with your application to demonstrate your qualifications or you will receive no further consideration for these positions: You must possess and maintain a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsements, no air brake restrictions, a current medical examiner's certificate, and no pending disqualifying offenses.

You must include a copy of your current, valid CDL showing you have tanker endorsements and no air brake restrictions.

(Ensure you upload the front AND back of your CDL.) If you already have a current medical examiner's certificate showing no pending disqualifying offenses, it must be uploaded at the time of application, otherwise, if selected, you will be required to submit the medical examiner's certificate with no disqualifying offenses by the anticipated entrance on duty in this announcement.

(SCREEN OUT) In addition to the above, to qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of a Motor Vehicle Operator, WG-5703-08 without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc.

(related to mobile equipment operation) Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles) Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Reliability and Dependability as Motor Vehicle Operator If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors 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 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:

These positions are located in Denali National Park and Preserve in the Maintenance Division.

The typical season for these positions is May - September, but varies during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, and/or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026.

You must apply to each duty station you are interested in working at. Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries. Positions may not be filled at every duty station.

Applicants that apply to and are selected for Kantishna will be duty stationed at Wonder Lake, AK.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Operate a variety of motor vehicles, including those having a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 32,000 pounds and towing trailers with a GVWR of greater than 10,000 pounds.

Operate vehicles on steep grades, winding roads, and varied mountainous terrain.

Vehicles primarily include tractor trailers and dump trucks (some with dual transmissions), operated within close tolerances, driving and backing over uneven ground and in narrow or congested areas and between buildings and other vehicles.

Occasionally perform general laborer duties such as washing vehicles and equipment; cleaning with push brooms, wheelbarrows, shovels, and rakes; loading and unloading supplies by hand or with forklifts or loader; operating chainsaws; and repairing road shoulders and ditches by hand.

Positions may require living and working out of a remote road camp for several days at a time.

Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy physical effort in climbing on tractors to hook up service lines, lower landing gears, and in climbing on the trailer to load or tie down cargo.

Considerable physical effort may be required in backing of vehicles, to change tires, and make limited emergency repairs. Required to frequently lift items weighing over 50 pounds.

Climbing of ladders, scaffolding, and working in and around equipment and power tools.

Working Conditions: Majority of the work is performed outdoors where incumbent will be exposed to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Required to operate equipment in all types of weather conditions and on a variety of road surfaces.

Subject to noise, vibration and exhaust fumes from equipment and vehicles, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents. Government housing may be available.

Please visit find a park for additional park information.

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: AK-1537-DENA-26-12904422-DE