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Engineering Equipment Operator
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: National Park Service
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Location: Multiple Locations
- Salary: $35.9 – $41.99/hr
- Schedule: The position located in Port Angeles, WA is Career Seasonal (subject to periods of non-pay)
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-09-21
- Application Deadline: 2026-10-05
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Job Summary
You will serve as a Engineering Equipment Operator within Olympic National Park, in the Facility Management/Roads Division. This position operates gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain, to include mountains and steep slopes, graded curves and shoulders, hilly forests, rocky ground, and other surfaces with similar rough features.
Port Angeles position includes working on winter snow removal crew.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The position operates a variety of engineering equipment such as graders, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, heavy trucks and trailers. Positions operates front end loaders to load trucks, stockpile material, clean ditches and clean up storm damage. Equipment is operated at times in difficult terrain, congested roads and in extreme weather conditions.
Remove snow and/or ice from steep mountainous roadways as part of the winter snow-removal crew. Responsible for operating a snowblower, grader, loader, dozer, and snowplow, and required to work weekends and holidays between approximately November and May. (Port Angeles only) Operators are responsible for pre-start inspections of equipment as well as minor repairs and preventative maintenance. Operators are responsible for following safety rules and regulations.
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Contact
StaffingTeam1_PWR@ios.doi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $35.9 – $41.99/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-05.
What is the work schedule?
This is a The position located in Port Angeles, WA is Career Seasonal (subject to periods of non-pay) position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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