Heavy Equipment Crew Lead; Operators, Laborers - 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 the Heavy Equipment Team, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly.

 

Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Crew Lead supports the Heavy Equipment Crew Foreman in supervising crew personnel and ensuring maintenance and construction work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high-quality standards. This position assists with planning and performing park-wide projects, including concrete and asphalt repairs, parking area maintenance, snow removal, hazard tree operations, and water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs.

 

The Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal) safely operates a variety of heavy and light equipment, including loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, snow blowers, chainsaws, and hand tools, to support park-wide maintenance, construction, and utility repairs. Responsibilities include utility repairs, bumper log installation and staining, concrete and asphalt patching, and seasonal snow preparations. The Heavy Equipment Crew Laborer supports the Foreman and Leads in maintaining and repairing infrastructure throughout Yellowstone National Park. This physically demanding role includes assisting with water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs, concrete and asphalt patching, bumper log and snow pole installation, and extensive snow removal. The position helps maintain safe, functional park facilities while adhering to safety regulations, sustainability practices, and company policies.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: March 2027 - November 2027Pay: $20.50-$26.75/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

Heavy Equipment Crew Lead:

• Assist with supervising the Heavy Equipment Crew and implementing scheduled maintenance and repair work, including concrete and parking areas, snow removal and snow polling, hazard tree removal, and water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs.
• Ensure the proper care, maintenance, and security of assigned tools and equipment, including completing pre-trip inspections for safe transportation of materials and equipment.
• Ensure work is completed safely, professionally, and to quality standards while maintaining compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
• Adhere to Xanterra’s Risk & Sustainability programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

 

Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Proficiently operate heavy and light equipment, including loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, snow blowers, chainsaws, hand tools, and tree-felling equipment.
• Perform park-wide concrete and asphalt patching, bumper log replacement and staining, and water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs.
• Install snow poles to support seasonal snow-removal operations.
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and Xanterra’s Sustainability program.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Heavy Equipment Laborer:

• Assist with park-wide water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs, including shoveling, raking, tamping, concrete and asphalt patching, and bumper log placement and staining.
• Support seasonal snow operations, including snow pole placement, heavy shoveling, and snow blower operation.
• Perform all work safely and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and Xanterra’s Sustainability program.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
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Qualifications

Heavy Equipment Crew Lead:

• Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel in accordance with Xanterra policies and procedures.
• Proficient in the safe operation of heavy equipment, tractor-trailers, Bobcats, snow blowers, and other trade-related tools and equipment.
• General knowledge of water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs, concrete and asphalt patching, and staining/finishing work.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL and good driving record; subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing and must be able to understand and comply with company policies and procedures.

Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Proficient in the safe operation of loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, snow blowers, chainsaws, tree-felling equipment, and other trade-related hand tools and equipment.
• General knowledge of water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs; concrete and asphalt patching; bumper log placement; and painting/staining techniques.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid Class A CDL and good driving record; position is subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and comply with Xanterra policies and procedures.

Heavy Equipment Laborer:

• General knowledge of concrete and asphalt patching, bumper log placement and staining, and water, sewer, and electrical utility repairs.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and comply with Xanterra policies and procedures.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform heavy outdoor labor in all weather conditions and at elevations above 6,000 feet, including working in confined spaces, walking up to 0.5 miles over uneven terrain, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

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.