ATV & Trail Equipment Operator

at Idaho Division of Human Resources in Boise, Idaho, United States

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

Location: Boise, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 22.00

Maximum Salary: 22.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

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.

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

+ Phone: ...

+ 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 te