Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

ID:NPSPWR-007-009Location:Death ValleyProgram:NPS

Wage/Hr:$40.00Hours/Week:40-50 Per weekMinimum Age:55

? This position supports the Pacific West Region of the National Park Serviceand work may be performed at Death Valley National Park and/or Mojave NationalPreserve. ? Enrollee will be housed in park-provided housing with full per diemin Primm, NV for the duration of work. Work duration will be at least 2-weektours of duty, potentially longer. ? The NPS can provide training on anyequipment for which applicants do not have a current certification. ? The NPSExperienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve theworkforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experiencedworkers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, andadministrative support. ? NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary,project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of fourweeks, but additional funding is anticipated and the duration may be extended. ?A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurancebenefits; all positions will accrue sick leave. ? The experienced workersparticipating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are notemployees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmentalorganization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and theEnrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying outtheir mission. NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technicalskills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainfulproject-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using theirexperience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy,and their own financial security.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in project crew environment operating heavyequipment. Operating equipment with a high degree of dexterity, i.e., operatingmotor grader with hydraulic controls, making adjustments to blade while machineis in motion in order to do fine grading, ensuring the front wheels are properlyadjusted for each cut made and maintains control of the machine. Work on unpavedroads, trails and grounds work practices, keeping erosion to a minimum andeliminating hazardous conditions. OR AA/HS Degree

CDLDuties:

This position is in Death Valley National Park. The primary purpose of thisposition is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and constructionheavy equipment to restore unpaved roads after flooding.

Operates gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction equipmentwith wheeled or crawler type traction, such as road graders (including Cat16/160 or John Deer 722 (or equivalent) with up to 16-foot blade, tractors withbulldozer or angle dozer blades, front-end loaders (e.g., Caterpillar 988 size),excavators, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, and large industrialtractors with pan or scraper attachments. 30%Operates vehicles equipped with auxiliary attachments (i.e., side boommower, sloper attachment and rear mounted rippers, or sanding units). 30%Operates equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to roughspecifications on such projects as breaking new ground for trails, roads,canals, tunnels, or construction sites, with work completed to exactspecifications on flat or rolling terrain, requiring more ?touch? than at lowergrade levels. At this level, earth is moved on mountainous and steep slopes,graded curves and shoulders, rocky or soft ground, hilly forests, and othersurfaces with similar rough terrain/features. 30%May work with other staff in areas such as: assists with erosion controlprojects; digs holes to install signs; cleans drainage ditches, installs orcleans culverts and gutters; roadside litter patrol; unloads truck loads ofsupplies; cleans tool caches and work areas; removes rock slides from trails;and/or performing grass cutting as necessary. Uses and repairs hand and powertools. 10%

Other:NPS can provide training for various pieces of equipment.Required Certifications: Required to possess and maintain a valid CDL withappropriate endorsements prior to being assigned operator duties.Travel Requirements: Traveling to and within Death Valley National ParkOvernight travel: During the term of this assignment.Health and Safety Considerations: Incumbent is required to wear allapplicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) associated with the job. PPE willbe provided at no cost and training will be provided for it.Required Safety Gear: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Safety Gear Use: While on job sitePhysical requirements: Working outside operating heavy equipment in manyweather conditions.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environmentfree from discrimination and harassment in any form administering ExperiencedWorker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEWSolutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equalopportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants inthe federal programs.