Winter 2026 Heavy Equipment Operators -Laborers - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Discover the magic of Yellowstone's winter season!

Love snow, magical scenery, and fewer crowds? Join us at Yellowstone National Park this winter! Live. Work. Explore. in the serene wonderland with a tight-knit employee community, enjoy unique activities like skiing and snowshoeing, and provide warm hospitality to our guests. We're hiring Heavy Equipment Operators and Laborers for Gardiner, Montana. Experience the "secret season" of Yellowstone - an unforgettable winter adventure awaits!

Job Summary:

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.

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: December 2025 - March 2026Pay: $20.25 hour - $22.50/hourSchedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?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.

Life in Yellowstone:

• 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!

Benefits:

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

Perks:

• Free Yellowstone National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (photo contest, gear rentals, seminars, ski trips, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• 100+ miles of cross-country ski trails (both groomed and skier tracked)
• Outdoor ice skating rinks
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to the trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
• Proficiently operate chainsaws, hand saws, wedges, block & tackle, and other tree falling equipment common to the trade.
• Place 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.
• Working safe and complying with all current related codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the safety and use of loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to the trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
• Must be proficient in the safety and use of chainsaws, hand saws, wedges, block & tackle, and other tree falling equipment common to the trade.
• General knowledge of log work, i.e. placement of bumper logs.
• General knowledge of domestic utility repair work, i.e. water, sewer, electrical.
• General knowledge of placing concrete and asphalt patching.
• General knowledge of painting and 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 (Laborers do not require Class A CDL).This position will also be subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Must possess physical stamina to withstand heavy labor related to work in an outside environment.
• Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods of time as required

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.