The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is September - February but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Late September. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 08/11/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
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 Vehicles) Operation of Motor Vehicles Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator Work Practices (Including Keeping Things Neat, Clean, and in Order) 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.
Perform operation of skid steer loaders, dozers, excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders, 60 plus horsepower tractors with attachments, snowplows, sand/salt spreaders, single and tandem axle and all-wheel drive dump trucks, trailers. Utilizes equipment with different attachments and controls, multi-wheel drive, track drive, and several different types of braking systems. Operate gasoline or diesel power equipment with wheel or crawler traction such as skid steer loaders, dozers, excavators, rollers, asphalt spreader, tractors, snowplows, front-end loaders, backhoe, tractor with lowboy trailer, log and brush chippers. Cut, dig, level and move earth, sand, snow and other material. Repair and maintain road surfaces, ditch and water control work, winter snow and ice removal, bridge maintenance, grading/compacting soil, removal of rockslides and hazardous trees. Perform work through verbal and/or written instructions. Complete daily work logs. Perform safety inspections of equipment. Follow operator's and safety manuals on all equipment. Complete safety training in operation of heavy equipment. Follows all applicable safety requirements. Operates equipment safely in areas of high traffic flow and extreme congestion in various weather conditions.