Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Created at: December 23, 2025 00:15

Company: National Park Service

Location: Hyde Park, NY, 12538

Job Description:

These are temporary appointment positions not to exceed 1039 hours. These positions may be filled for a six-month seasonal period, but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April-May 2026.
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) Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety 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.
This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), January 17, 2026. MAJOR DUTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS: Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand and light power tools. Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Digs ditches and trenches; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads. Perform janitorial duties for buildings and grounds when required. Operate vehicles in all traffic conditions, performs minor operator maintenance, vehicles weigh up 10,000 pounds. Acadia National Park (Bar Harbor, ME) 5 Vacancies Pay Scale: $22.42 per hour The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (Patten, ME) 2 Vacancies Pay Scale: $22.42 per hour The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is May - November but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 Fire Island National Seashore (Patchogue, NY) 8 Vacancies Pay Scale: $26.42 per hour The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 Home of Franklin D Roosevelt (Hyde Park, NY) 2 Vacancies Pay Scale: $26.62 per hour The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2026 Statue of Liberty National Monument (New York, NY) 3 Vacancies Pay Scale: $26.62 per hour The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2026


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