Seasonal Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Seasonal Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Peninsula, Ohio

Salary Range: $31.13 - $36.33 Per Hour

Job Summary: The primary purpose is to perform maintenance, repair, and modification of heavy-duty vehicles and mobile equipment which have utility systems, or special hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical or electronic systems, features, or controls designed for such purposes as construction, earth moving and comparable applications.

Major Duties:

• As a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer for equipment maintenance this position is to perform maintenance and repair work on automobiles, trucks, tractors and other heavy equipment including gasoline, diesel engines and other mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronically controlled systems. The incumbent will be responsible for maintenance and repair to park vehicles and large and small construction equipment. Prepare daily and monthly reports using the computer with such programs as Word, Excel and the Facility Management Software Systems. Complete requisitions for parts and supplies. Troubleshoots and repairs components and systems such as engines, transmissions, differentials, transaxles, hydraulics, electronic fuel injection, emissions systems Incumbent will also be responsible for inspecting, repairing and overhauling small and large engines and other components on items such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, pumps, ATV's and all other related park equipment. Removes and installs accessory items, such as lights, radios, gun racks, toolboxes and ladder racks. Some positions may involve maintenance way of work on the Cuyahoga Valley National Railroad which includes equipment operations, mechanical repairs, mowing along the railroad, clearing line of sights, tree trimming, and removal. Incumbent doing maintenance way of work is subject to mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and random drug and alcohol testing per the regulations established by the Federal Railroad Authority. This position will be located in the Maintenance Division at the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It has been established to provide the park with maintenance and repair of fleet vehicles, small engine and heavy equipment within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The employee works under the direct supervision of the Engineering Equipment Operator Supervisor. The employee is guided by memoranda, National Park Service standards, OSHA, EPA and State of Ohio codes. For additional information contact Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cut-off Dates: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications received by the initial cutoff date will be considered first. **INITIAL CUT OFF IS Monday December 29, 2025** Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement however additional referral certificates will only be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled.

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 Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Trouble shooting Use of Measuring Instructions SCRENOUT: Must be able to perform tasks as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer providing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting / diagnosis, and providing reliable repairs for a variety of motorized equipment such as: fleet vehicles which include gasoline, diesel, electric, and hybrid sedans, vans, 4x4 pickups, and SUV's; engineering equipment including dump trucks, backhoes, and loaders; rotary snow bowers, with diesel engines; generators with hydrostatic drive electrical system and all associated equipment and electronics; snow machines, and power generation systems. This work can be checked closely by a supervisor. 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/29/2026.You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12842593 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-29