What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Lead Trail Crew Technician - Southwest position at State of Utah?
The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has a region-wide seasonal position (no benefits) available based in Salt Lake City, 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 4x4 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.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Commute:
- Parowan, UT 84761 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Parowan, UT 84761: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
