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Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating)

National Park Service | Philadelphia, PA

Posted Date 10/21/2024
Description The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort and may involve the use of common hand tools and power equipment. In order to accomplish their duties the incumbent must also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc…) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located on the park.
  • Operates light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, vans, and sedans, and machinery such as lawn mowers, brush chippers, and snow blowers.
  • Operates power tools such as chain saws, pole saws, circular saws, drills, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and jack hammers.
  • Perform operator-level checks and maintenance (fluids, tire pressure, blade sharpening) on vehicles, equipment, and power and hand tools.
  • Lifts and moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds and carries objects weighing between 80 and 100 pounds.
  • Performs janitorial tasks that include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and applying disinfectant chemicals.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
  1. Ability To Perform The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
  2. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints)
  3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  4. Dexterity and Safety
  5. Operation of Motor Vehicles
  6. Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order)
If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
Salary24.02 - 27.97 Hour

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