Game Lands Habitat & Trails Technician I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Game Commission seeks a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support the upkeep and improvement of state game lands. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain trails, and assist with wildlife habitat projects to ensure public access and thriving habitats.

Responsibilities include habitat work, road and trail upkeep, equipment operation, and safety adherence. Requires one year in laboring, farming, or equipment operation, plus licensing milestones.

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment.
• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment.
• One year of construction equipment operation experience or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Habitat work: Develop and maintain vegetation areas using equipment and tools.
• Trail and access care: Build and maintain roads, trails, gates and public access points.
• Equipment operation: Operate and maintain heavy machinery and power tools.
• Safety practices: Follow safety rules, assess conditions and wear protective gear.
• Wildlife support: Assist habitat projects and prescribed burns to benefit wildlife.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Tools

Class C driver's license

Class A CDL within 1 year

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Game Commission seeks a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support the upkeep and improvement of state game lands. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain trails, and assist with wildlife habitat projects to ensure public access and thriving habitats.

Responsibilities include habitat work, road and trail upkeep, equipment operation, and safety adherence. Requires one year in laboring, farming, or equipment operation, plus licensing milestones.