JOB SUMMARY: This position is in a National Park Service Unit that operates motor vehicles, with an approximate gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds and up to 32,000 pounds. The vehicles operated by this position meet the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the incumbent of the position is required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL). This position is subject to pre-employment testing. Drug testing is required for all individuals selected for employment in testing designated positions. MAJOR DUTIES: Operates one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks, van trucks, stake trucks, dump trucks, specialty pumping equipment, and trash removal trucks. Performs daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports any defects found during inspections. Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds. Performs operator maintenance on all vehicles operated (e.g., monitoring fluid levels, replacing air filters, and interior lights, checking tire pressure and hose connections, and washing the vehicle). May perform semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance, repair, and janitorial work in and on various unit buildings. Typical duties include installing faucet washers and gaskets, replacing faucets, other minor plumbing repairs, touch-up painting, and minor carpentry repairs. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment. Does manual labor tasks, such as digging, pulling, cleaning drainage ditches, lifting and emptying trash containers. Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. INITIAL CUT OFF IS Thursday, December 26, 2024 Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
