Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. In this position you will work from approximately April-October, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. This position is located in Rocky Mountain National Park in the Facilities Management division. For additional information about the position, please contact Colby Birchfield at [email protected].

Duties

This Maintenance Worker position operates sewage vacuum trucks up to 53,000 gross vehicle weight rating. Operates engineering equipment such as backhoes, loaders, excavators, dump trucks and forklifts. Performs sewage pumping operations of vault, pit toilets, lines and septic tanks. Maintains clean and orderly equipment, shop and dump stations. Performs water and sewer system monitoring. Operates, maintains and repairs, wastewater collection systems including lift stations, flow meters, bar screens, SCADA monitoring, sewage pumps and pump controls, valves and dosing siphons. Assists in the operation of water treatment systems. Physical Demands: Heavy physical effort is required to stand, reach, bend, tum and move hands, arms and legs. Considerable strain is caused by constant vibration of equipment and jerking and jolting over rough surfaces. Operator is frequently required to work in awkward or strained positions. Climbs ladders up to 20 feet. Performs physical work in trenches and pits. Lifts and carries heavy loads up to 60 pounds. Works with heavy hoses and fittings. Considerable walking, standing, bending, shoveling, and digging. Working Conditions: Work is performed in all types of weather including snow, rain, and high winds. Equipment is operated on roads, hills, slopes, grades, rolling surfaces and in forests. Operator is exposed to injury from the equipment, as well as noise, vibration, dust and fumes. Works in temperature extremes from-30 to +90 f. Performs strenuous physical labor at elevations of 12,000 feet. Operates vehicles in hazardous road conditions including snow, ice, rain, fog, and heavy winds. Works in dark, cramped, and soiled conditions such as valve vaults, water tanks, sewer tanks, pits, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, etc. Exposed to acids, bases, toxic chemicals, and infectious diseases. Incumbent must be able to wear an approved respirator and pass a pulmonary function test and respirator fitness test. Works in permit required confined spaces.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work Without More than Normal Supervision: Must demonstrate the ability to; Operate sewage vacuum trucks up to 53,000 gross vehicle weight rating. Perform sewage pumping operations of vault, pit toilets, lines, and septic tanks. Operate, maintain, and repair wastewater collection systems including lift stations, flow meters, bar screens, sewage pumps and pump controls. Assist in the operation of water treatment systems. (SCREEN OUT) Selective Factor: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the job duties. You must possess a valid and current Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement. You must provide a copy of this license (photo blocked) with your application. (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Rocky Mountain National Park 1000 Highway 36 Estes Park, CO 80517 US
• Name: Ethan Baer
• Email: [email protected]