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Seasonal Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)
National Park Service · Posted 2 days ago
About the Role
These positions are located in Big Cypress National Preserve in the Facilities Management Division. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is July - February, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: July 2026. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 06/04/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties: Operate ride on mowing equipment Operate string trimmers and hedge trimmers Operate chainsaws Operate motor vehicles with trailers Performs basic upkeep and maintenance of trails, grounds, and buildings.
- →Operates hand tools and equipment (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars and rakes) to perform trails maintenance and grounds upkeep.
- →Loads and unloads materials, supplies and signage needed for execution of trails and grounds upkeep duties.
- →Safely cuts trees and heavy vegetation with axe, chainsaw, or powered brush cutters; stacks heavy logs, lumber, etc. and performs other duties requiring similar judgement and comparable physical effort.
- →Executes equipment assembly, installation, repair, and operation, per given instructions.
- →Follows all safety regulations in performance of work practices and duties.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship required.
- ✓Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- ✓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.
- ✓You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
- ✓You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
- ✓A uniform allowance will be provided.
- ✓You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
- ✓You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
- ✓You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
- ✓Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
- ✓You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry 80 to 100 pounds (or more) with assistance.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 86be9615-dc14-457f-b64c-9fbf29b27842
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