Heavy Equipment Operator - Yellowstone National Park

Xanterra Travel Collection•Mammoth, WY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Operator, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day maintenance functions that keep the park running smoothly. The Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal) is responsible for safely and skillfully operating a wide range of heavy and light equipment to support maintenance, construction, and utility repair efforts park‑wide. This role performs tasks involving loaders, skid steers, backhoes, dump trucks, snow blowers, chainsaws, and various hand tools to complete projects such as utility repairs, bumper log installation and staining, concrete and asphalt patching, and seasonal snow‑related preparations.

Requirements

Proficient in the safety and use of loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
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.
At least 21 years old and possess a current, valid, Class A CDL license with a good driving record.
Subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to read, understand, interpret and comply with all Xanterra’s company policies and procedures.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevations over 6,000 ft.
Ability to walk up to 0.5 miles over uneven terrain; climb stairs and ladders.
Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
Ability to perform heavy labor outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Proficiently operating loaders, skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, snow blowers, and other equipment common to the trade, including shovels, rakes, tampers, etc.
Proficiently operating chainsaws, hand saws, wedges, block & tackle, and other tree falling equipment common to trade.
Placing concrete and asphalt patching park-wide.
Replacement and staining of bumper logs park-wide.
Performing all domestic utility (water, sewer, electrical) repairs park-wide.
Correct placement of snow poles for future snow removal.
Working safely and complying with all current related codes and regulations.