Seasonal Lead Trail Crew Technician – Southwest (Division of Outdoor Recreation)

January 14, 2025
/
DNR - Job Post

Opening date: January 15, 2024
Closing date: May 1, 2024
Salary: $20.00 per hour/40 hours a week
Per Diem: Available
Location: Parowan, Utah (Southwest Region)
Hours Per Week: 40
Time frame:  Approximately Early-May to Early-November
Positions available: 1
Housing: Not provided

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has a region-wide seasonal position (no benefits) available based in Parowan, Utah. This appointment will be full time (40 hours per week) from approximately May 5th-October 30th.

Examples of Duties

  • Acts as a Trail Crew Leader under the direction of the Region Trail Crew Supervisor.
  • Helps facilitate the completion of projects on motorized and non-motorized trails. Projects may include construction of new trails or repair and maintenance on existing trails.
  • Leads crew in safe operation of various tools and equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, axes, picks, shovels, rakes and various hand tools.
  • Regularly operates 4×4 trucks, ATVs, and other off-highway vehicles and leads crew in the safe use of these vehicles.
  • Assists the Region Trail Crew Supervisor in day to day logistics and planning for projects.
  • Works alongside various partner agency employees daily and weekly to complete projects.
  • Helps the Region Trail Crew Supervisor with training crew and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Will be responsible for leading the crew in completing heavy physical labor in a variety of weather and climate conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, extreme heat, etc.
  • Works in an outdoor environment without constant supervision.

Conditions of Employment

  • At least three seasons of related trail maintenance and construction experience is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
  • Appointment is subject to background investigation.
  • You will be required to wear a uniform that complies with Utah DNR standards. A uniform will be provided.
  • You will be required to work away from home while camping as needed for multiple consecutive nights.
  • You will be required to complete training and demonstrate competent operation of a four-wheel drive vehicle and multiple types of off highway vehicles.
  • You will be required to lift objects up to and over 50 lbs on a regular basis.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License.
  • Successful completion of chainsaw training (provided after start date).
  • Successful completion of CPR and Basic First Aid Training (provided after start date).
  • Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old or above.
  • Preference is given to candidates that have graduated from high school or been awarded a related vocational certificate.

Please include any volunteer experience in your resume, especially related to trail work and maintenance.

Applications

Please send a resume and cover letter to Ron Cooper at [email protected]

For more information, please contact Ron Cooper at [email protected] or (435) 348-1579

DNR complies with the ADA.  Hearing-impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 801-538-7210.