Buckskin Hills Operator

Uintah County UT; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Uintah County UT is seeking a Buckskin Hills Operator to operate heavy machinery for the Buckskin Hills Multi-Use Sports Complex, support event needs, and maintain facilities. The role requires at least two years' equipment experience, Utah CDL Class A, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive hourly wage of $28.49, plus comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, retirement plans, and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of experience operating medium- to heavy-sized equipment.
• Must hold or obtain Utah Class A CDL and pass ICC medical.
• Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy machinery (road grader, backhoe, trackhoe, dozer, water truck).
• Perform snow removal and grooming with related equipment.
• Support site infrastructure, shooting range and snow hill operations.
• Assist with event setup and facility cleanup.
• Monitor daily site usage and safety compliance.
• Coordinate volunteers and staff; handle admin tasks.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Event coordination

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Status: Full-Time |Closes:September 15th, 2026

Buckskin Hills Operator

Working under the supervision of the Buckskin Hills Manager, the Buckskin Hills Operator helps develop, maintain, promote, and present the Buckskin Hills Multi-Use Sports Complex. Key duties include operating heavy machinery (road grader, backhoe, trackhoe, dozer, water truck), snow removal and grooming equipment, and general power tools to support site infrastructure, the shooting range, and snow hill operations. The role also involves assisting with event setup, facility cleaning, daily usage monitoring, volunteer and staff coordination, safety compliance, and related administrative tasks.

Candidates must possess sufficient education and training to perform all related duties, along with at least two (2) years of experience operating and maintaining medium- to heavy-sized equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must hold or be able to acquire a valid Utah Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), pass an ICC physical, maintain a current medical certificate, and strictly comply with all county policies and safety standards. Additionally, this position requires a non-traditional work schedule with mandatory evening, weekend, and holiday shifts driven by event needs. This includes regular weekend coverage (Excluding Sundays) every other week all year long.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $28.49 an hour depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being. Your coverage will include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as robust retirement plans and various supplemental insurance options. Additionally, you will gain access to an Employee Assistance Program, an exciting perks program, and Uintah County’s award-winning wellness initiative, which features engaging team activities, convenient on-site health fairs, educational seminars, and full access to our on-site wellness center and gym equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer