Engineering Equipment Operator

Engineering Equipment Operator

ID:NPSKALA-003-004Location:KalaupapaProgram:NPS

Wage/Hr:$38.22Hours/Week:20Minimum Age:55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) hasspecialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time andpart-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of FederalAgencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National ParkService (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise,facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad arrayof other professional skills that support the National Park Service through theExperienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions istemporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee isan ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminateenrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and theAgency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEWSolutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established througha Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the UnitedStates.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in project crew environment operating heavyequipment OR HS/GED Degree

Class A CDL licenseDuties:

The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-poweredengineering and construction heavy equipment to assist Kalaupapa NationalHistorical Park with cargo, utility, road, and repair needs.

Driving and operating a digger derrick truck to transport, remove, andinstall utility poles and use the machine's boom to position utility workers forelectrical line installation and repair. 40%Operating 7.5 ton forklift to unload and load cargo from the park's annualbarge service. 20%Use backhoe loader to excavate and trench for various utilities and roadrepair projects. 20%Operate Bomag-style roller for compacting aggregate road surfacingmaterial. 10%Perform miscellaneous tasks associated with the trade of commercial driver /heavy equipment operator. 5%Comply with archeological monitoring requirements for most projectsinvolving excavation 5%

Other:Required Certifications: Attendance at heavy equipment operator safetytraining and an outstanding safety record with commitment to pre-trip inspectionand maintenance for all equipment.Required Safety Gear: Enrollee is required to wear all applicable PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) associated with the job such as coveralls, gloves,hard hat, steel-toed shoes and safety goggles/glasses. PPE will be provided atno cost and training will be provided for it.Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of thisposition. Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours). Mustbe able to walk up to mile to project site locations at high elevations. Mustbe able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Enrollee will be workingoutside operating heavy equipment in many weather 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.