Trail Crew Tech State Trails Program

General Description

Turn the Wyoming backcountry into your office. We are looking for a skilled operator to manage the on‑ground success of our snowmobile and ORV trails. In this role, you will use your technical expertise to ensure our trails remain world‑class, delivering safe and thrilling recreational experiences to thousands of residents and visitors.

Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – pension and 457(B) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information.

• Conduct the daily, on‑ground construction and maintenance of the 2,000 miles of snowmobile trails across the state of Wyoming, including trail opening, clearing, pruning, installing safety signage and trail markers, grooming, and coordination with contractors.
• Conduct the daily, on‑ground construction and maintenance of the 6,200 miles of ORV trails and enrolled roads across the state of Wyoming, including clearing, pruning, installing trail marker signing, erosion control, trail tread development, reroute construction, puncheon building, tread widening, and operating heavy equipment such as track hoe, bulldozer, skid loader, and front‑end loader.
• Conduct the daily in‑shop maintenance and fabrication duties required on the Snowmobile Program’s tools and equipment, including repair and maintenance of engines, drive trains, diesel‑powered snowcat grooming equipment, and trailers.
• Conduct the daily in‑shop maintenance and fabrication duties required on the ORV Program’s tools and equipment, including repair and maintenance of ATV, UTV, motorcycle engines, drive trains, diesel‑powered heavy construction equipment, and trailers.
• Design and fabricate custom trailhead and trail‑side facilities for both Snowmobile and ORV Programs, including kiosk, parking, fencing, restroom entry‑ways, canopies, gates, and pass‑throughs.
• Conduct detailed GPS mapping and traffic use counter data collection of snowmobile and ORV trails across the State of Wyoming.

Preference may be given to applicants with two to four years of experience in snowmobile and ORV maintenance and operation, trail maintenance and construction, sawyer certifications, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance.

• Equipment service, maintenance, and operation.
• Trail design standards, policies, and operating procedures.
• Construction and signage, and environmental concerns regarding trail management.
• Snowmobile trail grooming and management.
• Problem‑solving and handling many priorities, directing work tasks and projects.
• Juggling multiple priorities and working independently.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions with minimal protection.
• Reading weather patterns and avalanche potentials.
• MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Use of a GPS/GIS and map‑reading skills.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s Degree.

0–1 year of progressive work experience (typically in parks maintenance).

OR 2–4 years of progressive work experience (typically in parks maintenance). Education/experience substitution is allowed.

None.

• Work will be performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt.
• Incumbent must have and maintain a valid, non‑restricted driver's license.
• The following certifications must be obtained within the first year of employment: first aid with AED, ATV rider safety training, chainsaw operation and safety, avalanche awareness and recovery techniques, Tucker Snow Cat maintenance, Word, and Excel.
• Statewide travel is required.
• The trail crew works four ten‑hour days, with Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.