Trail Crew Maintenance - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

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

 

Are you enthusiastic about horses, hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all four! You will play a vital role in providing services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours! We’re hiring Trail Crew Maintenance to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

 

Job Summary:

Trail Crew members help ensure the safety and condition of horse trails, corrals, and facilities by identifying and reporting maintenance concerns. Responsibilities also include caring for horses and mules, maintaining equipment and tools, and performing trail maintenance in accordance with company safety and environmental standards.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: May 2027 - September 2027Pay: $19.50/hour

 

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
• 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.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned horse trails, corrals, and facilities for unsafe conditions and report identified deficiencies to the Trail Crew Lead and corral management.
• Ensure the care, maintenance, and security of assigned horses, mules, equipment, and tools.
• Understand and adhere to all company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain assigned horse trails using safe and environmentally responsible practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Horse Department Manager or Trail Crew Lead.

Qualifications

• Strong horsemanship skills; equine packing skills preferred.
• Proficient in hand-tool and chainsaw use and associated safety practices; knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Familiarity with low-impact resource development preferred.
• Knowledge of Yellowstone facilities and services, as well as Company and Department policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must weigh 240 lbs. or less and be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must independently mount and dismount horses and safely work with large domestic animals in a corral/ranch environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Must be able to work at high altitude and outdoors in variable weather conditions, including temperatures from 0°F to 100°F.
• Must be able to safely use cleaning and animal-care chemicals and ride horses or drive teams for up to 12 hours per day.

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.