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Open: March 30, 2026 — Closes: April 27, 2026
Summary
This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred 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 last cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), April 27th, 2026. Please see the "NEXT STEPS" section for additional cut off dates.
Major Duties
The Pacific West Region is recruiting for Temporary seasonal positions not to exceed 1560 hours work in a service year. Dates of employment will vary between sites depending on funding, weather conditions, and visitation. Within regulatory limitations, the length of initial appointment may be shortened or extended depending upon work availability and funding. These positions are located in: Golden Gate National Recreation Area - Sausalito, California. Class A Commercial Driver's License and Drug Test is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information. Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Park, California. Regular Driver's License is required. Anticipated entry on duty is April, 2026. View this link for salary information. Major Duties include: Overhauls, repairs, services and maintains heavy equipment such as bulldozers, graders, 10-cubic yard dump trucks, front end loaders and similar heavy construction and earth moving vehicles, including rock crusher equipment. Provides preventative maintenance of heavy equipment and vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' standards, park, and GSA policies. Work involves determining causes of mechanical operating problems, tracing and locating defects and making repairs. In repairing, overhauling, and rebuilding major assemblies, systems, and vehicles, the WG-10 mechanic: Traces and locates defect and causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs. Selects and complies with appropriate repair specifications and procedures Fits and installs parts, such as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders, to appropriate tolerances; makes changes or modifications in accordance with specifications and guidelines. To assure proper operation of the complete system or vehicle, connects, meshes, aligns, and adjusts items and systems to. Physical Demands: Physical effort is active, requiring walking, standing, lifting (up to 50 pounds) stooping, and working in cramped positions. Occasionally strenuous physical effort is exerted in climbing and carrying hand tools and in the repair of powered equipment. Working Conditions: Works in areas that are frequently dusty, dirty, and greasy and is exposed to solvents, noxious gases and fumes that could result in burns, infections, and cuts. Works indoors and outdoors and must be capable of working satisfactorily in adverse conditions of rain, snow, and in high insect density. Air Quality: Poor air quality afflicts Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, especially during summer months - generally May to October. High ozone levels may be the most harmful pollutant here. In summer months, concentrations often exceed the federal ozone health standards. For more information: http://www.nps.gov/seki/learn/nature/airqualityinfo.htm.
