FUL - Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Temporary)

Salary: $24.92 to $29.07 Per Hour

You will serve as a FUL - Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operating) (Temporary) with Joshua Tree National Park. Performing laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. This is a temporary position expected to last 1 year but may be extended up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

Major duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates pick up trucks and other offroad vehicles to conduct maintenance on paved and unpaved roadways. Operates ride on power equipment to assist in the removal of roadside brush, dirt, debris. Uses paint striping equipment to paint pavement markings, parking lot striping, and painting of metal gates. Uses hand tools such as hedgers, loppers, string trimmers, and small saws to conduct roadside brushing of vegetation. Perform various duties and operates light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds such as pick up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed truck, four-wheel and two-wheel drive etc. Park Information: Joshua Tree National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of a Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Work Practices (Including keeping things neat, clean and in order) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety In addition to the above job related factors, you must meet the following Selective Placement Factor: Valid State Driver's License - must have and be able to maintain a valid state driver's license as of the closing date of the announcement. Documentation required. 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.