Parks & Trails Laborer (Equipment & Grooming)

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Two Harbors (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Pension plan

Employer paid life insurance

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Two Harbors is hiring a full-time Laborer, Trades & Equipment to assist with park and trail facilities, grooming trails, building and maintaining water access sites and piers, and operating heavy equipment across diverse sites.

The role requires a Class A driver's license (or ability to obtain within six months), strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision; schedule varies seasonally, with spring/summer/fall days

Qualifications

• Class A license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trades and general construction.
• Ability to operate and maintain medium & heavy equipment such as dump trucks, snow groomers, tractors with trailers, etc.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, construct and service Parks and Trails facilities.
• Perform routine inspections and repairs on equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment to construct and service facilities.
• Groom Snowmobile Trails and related infrastructure.
• Apply technical knowledge to develop and service recreation facilities.
• Represent Parks and Trails and DNR to the public.
• Record and report information on equipment, facilities, and work performed.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Verbal/written communication

Problem solving

Tools

Carpentry tools

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in Two Harbors is hiring a full-time Laborer, Trades & Equipment to assist with park and trail facilities, grooming trails, building and maintaining water access sites and piers, and operating heavy equipment across diverse sites.

The role requires a Class A driver's license (or ability to obtain within six months), strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work with limited supervision; schedule varies seasonally, with spring/summer/fall days