Engineering Equipment Operator

You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator with Yellowstone National Park. Operates gas or diesel heavy equipment on varied terrain, refuse sites, and construction areas. Equipment includes dozers, backhoes, loaders, excavators, trenchers, skid steers, snow groomers, and large tractors with pan or scraper attachments..

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work for approximately January to mid-September and late September to December and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Non-pay time period will be 9/12/27-9/25/27. Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates gasoline- or diesel-powered heavy engineering and construction equipment such as bulldozers, angledozer tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Performs earthmoving tasks including pushing, pulling, piling, excavating, backfilling, grading, and leveling on flat or rolling terrain, refuse dumps, or construction sites with simple terrain challenges. Uses assigned machinery safely and effectively to support construction, maintenance, and operational needs across a variety of work environments. Conducts routine operational checks to ensure equipment is functioning properly and reports any mechanical issues to supervisors. Transports, positions, and operates equipment to carry out assigned engineering or construction tasks while adhering to all safety guidelines and procedures.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. DOT Drug Testing: Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This Probationary Period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*