P&R Trail Equipment Operator

Description IDPR 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. If you would like to learn more about IDPR and our Motorized Trail Program, please visit: ATVs, UTVs, & Motorbikes Department of Parks and Recreation (idaho.gov). EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Design and layout Off-Highway trails on state and federal lands. Construct/maintain summer Off Highway Vehicle trails across a broad spectrum of public lands Requires a knowledge of trail construction techniques, water drainage issues, and state/federal requirements for maintenance/construction specifications Requires the ability to operate multiple pieces of trail-specific heavy equipment for the purposes of public use The remote nature of these efforts also requires the ability of the position to maintain these same vehicles under difficult situations and without the benefit of extensive tools in a shop environment Collect data, inventory, and install directional and regulatory signs on state and federal land Work collaboratively with OHV enthusiast groups statewide to better assess trail needs and to conduct trail maintenance 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 used when operating heavy equipment including trail-specific heavy equipment, snow groomers. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience independently operating heavy equipment including trail-specific heavy equipment and snow groomers. Good knowledge of the use, care, and disposal of hazardous automotive material and waste. Typically gained by at least two years of work experience using, caring, and disposing of hazardous automotive material and waste. Knowledge of trail construction techniques, water drainage issues, and state/federal requirements for maintenance/construction specifications. Typically gained by at least one season'(approximately three months) of work experience working with trail construction techniques, water drainage issues, and state/federal requirements for maintenance/construction specifications. Experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic malfunctions of trail heavy equipment. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic malfunctions of trail heavy equipment. Experience operating, maintaining, and repairing construction equipment. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience operating, maintaining, and repairing construction equipment. Experience grading surfaces and compacting soil to rough specifications. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience grading surfaces and compacting soil to rough specifications. Experience designing, fabricating, and welding construction-type devices. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience designing, fabricating, and welding construction type devices. Experience preparing records and reports. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience preparing records and reports, such as: checking records for accuracy and logging or posting information. If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michael Lindenfelser, South Region Trails Program Specialist. 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 the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation, please visit: 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 eleven 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 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 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email . Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.