Seasonal Winter Trail Signage and Snow Grooming 2026-02503

Seasonal Winter Trail Signage and Snow Grooming 2026-02503

Salary

$16.00 - $23.00 Hourly

Location

Statewide, WY

Job Type

Temporary Full-time

Job Number

2026-02503

Department

State Parks & Cultural Resources

Division

State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, Outdoor Recreation

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

ATTP99

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Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Wyoming's State Parks, Historic Sites, and Trails Division's Snowmobile Program is authorized to hire up to 10 seasonal positions for the winter of 2026/2027. There are two different types of seasonal positions to be filled as part of this announcement: Trail Signage Workers (4 positions), and Trail Grooming Workers (6 positions). These positions will provide important winter season services for the State ORV Trails Program. The major employment season is October 15, 2026 through May 15, 2027. The actual length of employment depends on the work location and the type of job performed. Please refer to the Essential Functions for each category of seasonal position we offer for more detailed information about job duties.

Human Resources Contact: Ashley Bray 307-777-3631 / ashley.bray@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Trail Signage Workers - $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Assist full-time Trails Program staff in the signing and staking of over 2,500 miles of snowmobile trails. This work includes:

• Installation of signs and stakes at the beginning of the season.
• Maintaining the signs and stakes as snow accumulates over the winter.
• Removal of deadfall, prune tree limbs, and keep trails clear of hazards during the winter season.
• Removal of all stakes and signage materials at the end of the snowmobile season.

Trail Grooming Workers - $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Provide access to backcountry riding areas while helping to manage risk and the health/safety of visitors:

• Use of the nine Snowmobile Program-owned Snow Cats to groom all snowmobile trails in nine areas, that include: Bear Lodge Mountains near Sundance, the Beartooth Mountains near Cody, Eastern Continental Divide near Lander/South Pass, Granite Hot Springs, and Gros Ventre areas near Jackson, Sherman/Horse Creek area West of Daniel, West side of Snowy Range, and the Sierra Madre Mountains West of Encampment.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Preference will be given to candidates with at least two (2) years of trail grooming and snow-grooming equipment operation experience.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Must have a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of equipment service, maintenance, and operation.
• Knowledge and experience with trail design standards, policies, and operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in construction and signing and of environmental concerns in regard to trail management.
• Experience in problem-solving handling many priorities and directing work tasks and projects.
• Knowledge and experience in juggling multiple priorities, and working independently.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions with minimal protection from the elements.
• Knowledge of reading weather patterns.
• Skill in MS Word, MS Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Knowledge and experience with the use of GPS/ GIS and map reading skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Seasonal positions require irregular hours of work, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

Supplemental Information

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Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

Do you have at least 2 years of experience in trail grooming and snow-grooming equipment operation?

• Yes
• No

04

(AA) Describe your experience in trail grooming and snow-grooming equipment operation in the box below.

05

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

07

Which position(s) are you interested in?

• Trail Signage Worker
• Snow Removal Worker
• Trail Grooming Worker

08

Do you have a class A CDL w/minimum of 5 years of driving experience?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have knowledge of equipment service, maintenance, and operation of a Class B plow truck and front end loader?

• Yes
• No

10

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

11

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus

12

(A) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

13

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

14

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

15

(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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