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Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
National Park Service · Posted today
On-siteDenali Park, AK$42.8 – $49.9/hrApply by May 28, 2026Heavy Mobile Equipment MechanicESTPISTPTrades
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This WG-5803-10 Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic position is located at Denali National Park & Preserve in Denali Park, Alaska, within the Maintenance Division. This is a permanent, Career-Seasonal appointment. Please see "Duties" section for more information. Park/Government housing may be available for this position.
What You'll Do
- →Perform Repairs and Overhauls on Heavy Mobile Equipment: Carry out troubleshooting, repair, and reassembly of major components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, hydraulic systems, braking systems, and powertrain assemblies with minimal supervision.
- →Diagnose Mechanical, Electrical, and Hydraulic Malfunctions: Use technical practices, test equipment (oscilloscopes, compression gauges, computer analyzers), and visual/auditory indicators to identify issues and determine the extent of required repairs.
- →Interpret Technical Manuals, Schematics, and Specifications: Read and apply technical diagrams, service manuals, and specifications to correctly measure, fit, install, and adjust parts and systems.
- →Operate, Inspect, and Service Heavy Equipment: Operate a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered engineering and construction equipment; perform safety inspections, servicing, and fueling prior to operation to ensure equipment readiness.
- →Use and Maintain Tools and Test Instruments: Utilize hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and diagnostic instruments to repair, or rebuild vehicle systems while maintaining tools in safe working condition.
- →Troubleshoot, Prioritize, and Complete Work Orders Independently: Perform repairs through work order systems, determine repair priorities based on equipment condition and mission needs, and complete tasks thoroughly with minimal return work or oversight.
- →CAREER-SEASONAL APPOINTMENT: This is a permanent, Career-Seasonal appointment that includes the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.
- →This position will be in a non-pay status for a maximum of 2 pay periods (4 weeks) each year, scheduled sometime between mid-November and mid-December.
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- ✓DIRECT DEPOSIT: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓DRUG TESTING: You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.
- ✓In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- ✓DRIVER'S LICENSE: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- ✓You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
- ✓You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
- ✓COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must possess and maintain a current, valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or be able to obtain one within 90 days of onboarding.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓UNIFORM: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓WORK SCHEDULE: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
Personality Fit
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