The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a motor vehicle operator for large trucks and equipment in support of operation and maintenance activities at Curecanti National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The position is located in the Facility Management Division and is directly supervised by the Roads/Trails/Marinas Supervisor.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a motor vehicle operator for large trucks and equipment in support of operation and maintenance activities at Curecanti National Recreation Area and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The position is located in the Facility Management Division and is directly supervised by the Roads/Trails/Marinas Supervisor. The incumbent will serve as the primary driver/operator of the park's tandem axle sewer pumper truck equipped with a 3,000 gallon holding tank. The incumbent will utilize this truck to pump numerous vault toilets and septic tanks at both park units and will transport waste for final disposal at the park's sewage lagoon. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for performing as the primary operator of the park's front load trash truck to empty dumpsters at both parks and transport waste to the local landfill facility. Other responsibilities will include performing as a member of the park Road crew and include brushing, mowing and surface maintenance and repairs of both paved and unpaved roads as well as conducting snow removal activities on park roads and parking areas. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision. Duties require complete competence and working knowledge of accepted practices of the applicable trades and crafts and equipment operation areas. The incumbent must be able to work with various large trucks up to 56,000 lbs GVWR . Physical effort is heavy to moderate, and requires frequent lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted and following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb truck and equipment ladders, bend, stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions. Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -30 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or equipment. Exposed to dust, dirt, wind, and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks, and biting insects. The position requires a valid State Class A Commercial Driver's License as well as Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements. These must be issued prior to entering duty.

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 Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle) Operation of Motor Vehicles Work Practices (including keeping things neat, clean, and in order) This position has an additional screen-out factor for Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements.. Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License. (You must upload a copy of your CDL). 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 Curecanti National Recreation Area 102 Elk Creek Gunnison, CO 81230 US
• Name: Denise Skidmore
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]