Heavy Equipment Operators - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Engineering team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all three! As a Heavy Equipment Operator, Laborer or Lead Operator you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly.

The Engineering/Maintenance team is responsible for opening properties prior to guest arrival, maintenance and repair during the season and closing properties at the end of the season. Heavy Equipment Operators (requires Class A CDL) are responsible for operating heavy equipment, snow removal, operating electric and hand tools. Heavy Equipment Laborers do not require Class A CDL and assist the department with all tasks.

Position Type:
Seasonal

Season Dates:
March 2026 - November 2026

Pay: $20.50 - $26.75/hour

Schedule:

Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Heavy Equipment Operator Lead - $26.75/hour

• Proficiently operating loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to the trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
• Assists with ensuring quality and professional work is completed.
• Proficiently operating chainsaws, hand saws, wedges, block & tackle, and other tree falling equipment common to the trade.
• Responsible for placing concrete and asphalt patching parkwide.
• Responsible for replacement and staining of bumper logs parkwide.
• Responsible for all domestic utility (water, sewer, electrical) repairs parkwide.
• Responsible for correct placement of snow poles for future snow removal.
• Working safe and complying with all current related codes and regulations.

Heavy Equipment Operator - $22.75/hour

• Proficiently operating loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to the trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
• Proficiently operating chainsaws, hand saws, wedges, block & tackle, and other tree falling equipment
• Responsible for placing concrete and asphalt patching park-wide
• Responsible for replacement and staining of bumper logs park-wide
• Responsible for all domestic utility (water, sewer, electrical) repairs park-wide
• Responsible for correct placement of snow poles for future snow removal
• Responsible for working safe and complying with all current related codes and regulations

Heavy Equipment Laborer - $20.50/hour

• Assists Crew with parkwide domestic utility repairs (water, sewer, electrical) as needed, with shoveling, raking, tamping, etc.
• Assists Crew with parkwide placing concrete and asphalt patching.
• Assists Crew with parkwide bumper log placement and staining as needed.
• Assists Crew with parkwide snow pole placement for future snow removal.
• Assists Crew with parkwide snow removal, including heavy shoveling and snow blower usage.
• Responsible for working safe and complying with all current related codes and regulations.

• Proficient in supervising personnel in accordance with all Xanterra policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the knowledge about the operation and safety with heavy equipment, tractor-trailers, bobcats, snow blowers and other tools and equipment common to the trade.
• General knowledge of domestic utility repair work, i.e. water, sewer, electrical.
• General knowledge of placing concrete and asphalt patching.
• General knowledge of staining, i.e. bumper log finishing.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a current, valid, Class A CDL license with a good driving record. This position will also be subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Heavy Equipment Operator

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a Class A CDL…