The primary purpose of the Laborer is to perform very heavy physical labor in the maintenance and construction of the park unit's trail system. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Seasonal Staffing Office-Southeast Region is March-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Some positions filled with this announcement may be covered by a union.
Key Responsibilities
Some of the Laborer Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs all aspects of trail maintenance and construction as assigned by the trails maintenance work leader, or designee. Clearing brush and fallen logs from trail corridor Cleans, repairs, and constructs log or rock drains; installs log or rock retainer bars/steps and checks and/or constructs foot and stock bridges from native materials.
Digging ditches and trenches with picks and shovels where soil is hard and compact and must be graded or sloped. Breaking up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixing and pouring concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; filling and leveling holes in damaged roads. Cutting heavy trees with an ax or chainsaw, stacking heavy logs, lumber, and sacks of cement.
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $18.51 – $21.6/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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