The primary purpose of the position is to operate one or more motor vehicles. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for National Capital Parks-East is December-April but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: End of January
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) 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 an Engineering Equipment Operator Condition of Employment (SCREEN OUT): You must possess and maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver's License. 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.
The major duties of the Engineering Equipment Operator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment to accomplish heavy construction and/or excavation work to grade surfaces to rough specifications on fairly level surfaces. Operate heavy engineering equipment such as road graders, crawlers, tractors with bulldozer or angledozer blades, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, trench diggers, skid steers, and large industrial tractors. Operate equipment on relatively level roadways, parking lots, landfills, campgrounds, dikes, plains, plateaus, fields, and/or tundra with varying soil and sub-soil conditions. Remove snow or debris from roads and parking lots during winter months and following weather events. Perform pre-trip safety inspections on engineering equipment, and document and report deficiencies to a higher-level operator and/or supervisor.