Job Description

Duties and Tasks

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate skid steers, mini-excavators, and other small earth-moving equipment on trail construction and maintenance projects
• Safely haul equipment using pickup trucks and trailers
• Travel to remote project locations and work 4-day stretches (3 overnight stays), approximately 6-8 hours per day
• Perform basic daily maintenance, including greasing, fluid checks, and minor repairs
• Assist with trail construction, erosion control, and clearing brush or debris as needed
• Load and unload materials and supplies at project sites
• Follow safety protocols and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Document work completed, including hours, locations, and equipment used
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members about project progress and equipment needs
• Respond to on-site challenges and adapt to changing terrain and weather conditions
• Participate in end-of-season equipment cleaning, maintenance, and storage

Why You'll Love It:

• Work outdoors every day in North Dakota's most beautiful and remote parks
• See the results of your hard work immediately-trails you build and maintain will be enjoyed by visitors for years to come
• Get hands-on experience operating compact equipment and learning new skills
• Travel to different locations and experience a variety of landscapes and projects
• Be part of a team that values adventure, hard work, and making a real impact on the state's trail systems
• Enjoy the satisfaction of physical, meaningful work that combines nature, machinery, and creativity

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions
• May involve walking or standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing physically demanding tasks
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours, including early mornings and evenings

Minimum Qualifications

• Two year's experience operating compact equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, or similar machines
• Valid driver's license
• Identified ability to safely haul a trailer with equipment
• Basic mechanical aptitude and familiarity with routine equipment maintenance
• Comfortable working outdoors in rugged terrain and varying weather conditions

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

Total Rewards: The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family.

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How To Apply:

Apply online via the North Dakota Job Seekers website. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Three professional references

Need assistance with your application? Contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290 for all technical issues.

For reasonable accommodations or questions about recruitment/selection, contact La Tonya Stocks, PHR at lastocks@nd.gov or 701-328-7807.

TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

Please note :

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.

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