Equipment Operator - National Experienced Workforce Solutions
Death Valley, CA
About the Job
| Equipment Operator | ||||||
| ID: | NPSPWR-007-009 | Location: | Death Valley | Program: | NPS | |
| Wage/Hr: | $40.00 | Hours/Week: | 40-50 Per week | Minimum Age: | 55 | |
?This position supports the Pacific West Region of the National Park Service and work may be performed at Death Valley National Park and/or Mojave National Preserve. ? Enrollee will be housed in park-provided housing with full per diem in Primm, NV for the duration of work. Work duration will be at least 2-week tours of duty, potentially longer.? The NPS can provide training on any equipment for which applicants do not have a current certification.?The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support.?NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of four weeks, 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 insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave. ?The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission. NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience 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 heavy equipment. Operating equipment with a high degree of dexterity, i.e., operating motor grader with hydraulic controls, making adjustments to blade while machine is in motion in order to do fine grading, ensuring the front wheels are properly adjusted for each cut made and maintains control of the machine. Work on unpaved roads, trails and grounds work practices, keeping erosion to a minimum and eliminating hazardous conditions. OR AA/HS Degree
Duties: This position is in Death Valley National Park. The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to restore unpaved roads after flooding.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.
