Lead Trail Crew Technician

Opening date: January 8, 2026
Closing date: April 30th, 2026
Salary: $20.00 per hour/40 hours a week
Per Diem: Available
Location: Salt Lake City, Richfield, Parowan, Moab (Utah)
Hours Per Week: 40
Time frame:  Approximately Early-May to Late-October
Positions available: 1/region
Housing: Not provided

The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Outdoor Recreation, has a region-wide
seasonal position (no benefits) available based in Salt Lake City, Richfield, Parowan, and Moab, Utah. This appointment will be full time (40 hours per week) from approximately May 4th – October 29th

Examples of Duties

• Acts as a Trail Crew Leader under the direction of the Region Trail Crew Supervisor.
• Helps facilitate the completion of projects on motorized and non-motorized trails. Projects may include construction of new trails or repair and maintenance on existing trails.
• Leads crew in safe operation of various tools and equipment, including but not limited to chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, axes, picks, shovels, rakes and various hand tools.
• Regularly operates 4×4 trucks, ATVs, and other off-highway vehicles and leads crew in the safe use of these vehicles.
• Assists the Region Trail Crew Supervisor in day to day logistics and planning for projects.
• Works alongside various partner agency employees daily and weekly to complete projects.
• Helps the Region Trail Crew Supervisor with training crew and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Will be responsible for leading the crew in completing heavy physical labor in a variety of weather and climate conditions, including thunderstorms, snow, extreme heat, etc.
• Works in an outdoor environment without constant supervision.

Conditions of Employment

• At least three seasons of related trail maintenance and trail construction experience is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• Appointment is subject to background investigation.
• You will be required to wear a uniform that complies with Utah DNR standards. A uniform will be provided.
• You will be required to work away from home while camping as needed for multiple consecutive nights.
• You will be required to complete training and demonstrate competent operation of a four-wheel drive vehicle and multiple types of off highway vehicles.
• You will be required to lift objects up to and over 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Successful completion of chainsaw training (provided after start date).
• Successful completion of CPR and Basic First Aid Training (provided after start date).
• Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years old or above.
• Preference is given to candidates that have graduated from high school or been awarded a related vocational certificate.

Please include any volunteer experience in your resume, especially related to trail work and maintenance. 

Applications

Please send a resume to Tara Dole at tdole@utah.gov and specifiy which region(s) you are applying for.

For more information, please contact 

Tara Dole

Trail Crew Staff Support Specialist

801.707.35.24

DNR complies with the ADA.  Hearing-impaired employees who wish further information regarding this announcement may call the DNR TTY number at 801-538-7458. Disabled employees who desire reasonable accommodation in the interview process should contact the DNR Human Resource Office at 801-538-7210.