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Open: January 26, 2026 — Closes: May 29, 2026
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment. The vehicle(s) operated by this position meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Major Duties
Operate graders, bulldozers, backhoes and other heavy engineering equipment and heavy trucks in all weather conditions; in confined areas close to buildings; on narrow gravel roads and uneven terrain adjacent to exposed drop-offs and obstructions in the performance of roads maintenance and project work. Primary work includes road grading, laying down and compacting surfacing material, road sub grade excavation and repair, culvert installation to grade, installation of septic systems, and earthwork in archeological sensitive sites. Perform preventative maintenance and repair on heavy trucks and equipment. Also may assist railroad workers, operate flanged wheeled equipment to complete ditching and excavating along the railway. Maintain, modify and repair heavy equipment. Incumbent may also perform hiking trail and grounds maintenance. Some positions will involve maintenance way of work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Railroad which includes equipment operations, mowing along the railroad, clearing line of sights, tree trimming and removal. Incumbent doing maintenance way of work is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing per the regulations established by the Federal Railroad Authority. Cut-off date: This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm EST Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Initial consideration will be given to candidates whose applications have been received before the first cut-off date. Qualification requirements must be met for those applications submitted by the first cut-off date. For additional information contact Cuyahoga Valley National Park
