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ATV & Trail Equipment Operator

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/28

Posting End Date: 2025/08/11

Category: Parks and Recreation

Sub Category: Land Use

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 22.00

Maximum Salary: 22.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

NOTE: All applicants must apply by 4:59 PM MST on the closing date.

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a full-time Trail Equipment Operator to join our Motorized Trail Program!

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Motorized Trail Program was created in 1970 to ensure quality motorized recreational opportunities remain available by providing for maintenance, education, and enforcement partnerships.

The Motorized Trails Program mission is to provide leadership statewide in the area of OHV recreation; to work with land managers to provide maintenance on designated trails, develop new opportunities, provide safety and education classes, and provide comment on all motorized travel planning within Idaho through the use of designated funding. Idaho has one of the largest trail systems in the United States, and you will be an integral part of keeping trails accessible to all users. As a Trail Equipment Operator you will have the opportunity to maintain and construct trails while experiencing the endless breathtaking views Idaho has to offer.

If chosen, you will work in a two person crew. Each person will carry a chainsaw, Pulaski, and shovel along with tank bags that carry gas, oil, tools for the saws, and other associated trail maintenance equipment mounted on an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV). On occasion, you may be required to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment for IDPR in remote locations for the purpose of maintaining and constructing recreational trails/opportunities. During summer months, this position may require you work eight - ten hour shifts, Wednesday - Wednesday away from the home station.

Learn more about IDPR and our Motorized Trail Program here: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/activities/atv-motorbike/

For questions about this position, please contact South Region Trails Program Specialist, Michael Lindenfelser:

+ Phone: 208-514-2411

+ Email: [email protected]

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

+ Design and lay out Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trails on state and federal lands, ensuring routes meet user needs while protecting natural resources.

+ Construct and maintain summer OHV trails across a variety of terrain, often in remote backcountry locations.

+ Work as part of a two-person crew, each carrying and operating trail tools such as chainsaws, Pulaskis, shovels, and tank bags with fuel, oil, and equipment, using ATVs to transport supplies to worksites.

+ Ride and operate ATVs proficiently over rough and technical terrain to access remote worksites and transport equipment safely.

+ Apply advanced knowledge of trail construction techniques, water drainage management, erosion control, and adherence to state and federal maintenance and construction standards.

+ Operate, maintain, and repair trail-specific heavy equipment (e.g., snow groomers, dozers, skid steers, excavators) as needed in remote settings, often without the benefit of a full shop or extensive tools.

+ Collect trail data, conduct inventories, and install directional, safety, and regulatory signage on state and federal lands to ensure safe navigation and compliance.

+ Collaborate with OHV clubs, volunteer groups, and public stakeholders statewide to assess trail conditions, prioritize maintenance, and support responsible outdoor recreation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

+ This position may require working nights, weekends, and holidays, often in all weather conditions.

+ The role requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, as well as frequent bending, stooping, and climbing ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation.

+ This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout the course of employment.

+ Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents must obtain a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) within 60 days of hire and retain it for the duration of employment, as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.

+ Good knowledge of safety measures and practices, and the use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive materials and waste when operating heavy equipment, including trail-specific equipment and snow groomers. Typically gained by at least two years of independent experience operating heavy equipment, including trail-specific equipment and snow groomers, and handling hazardous automotive materials and waste.

+ Knowledge of trail construction techniques, water drainage issues, and state/federal maintenance and construction specifications, including grading surfaces and compacting soil to rough specifications. Typically gained by at least one season (approximately three to six months) of experience working with trail construction, water drainage, and related grading or compacting tasks under state/federal requirements.

+ Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing construction and trail heavy equipment, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems. Typically gained by at least six months of experience operating, maintaining, and diagnosing or repairing construction equipment and trail heavy equipment.

+ Experience designing, fabricating, and welding construction-type devices. Typically gained by at least six months of experience designing, fabricating, and welding construction-type devices.

+ Experience preparing records and reports, including checking for accuracy and logging or posting information. Typically gained by at least six months of experience preparing records and reports.

DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO

WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators. To learn more about Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation please visit : https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are ten paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.