Statewide OHV Trail Ranger — Remote Field Ops

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Lodging provided

Job summary

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Statewide ATV Trail Ranger based in Boise. You will maintain, construct, and improve Idaho's OHV trail network, working in remote terrain and coordinating with land managers, OHV clubs, and partners to ensure safe, sustainable motorized recreation across the state.

You will contribute to planning and execution of trail projects, collaborate with a two-person crew, and help support trail safety, environmental stewardship, and

Qualifications

• Incumbents must obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL A) within 60 days of hire and retain it for the duration of employment, as well as pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Typically gained by at least two years of independent experience operating heavy equipment, including trail-specific equipment and snow groomers, and handling hazardous automotive materials and waste.
• Knowledge of trail construction techniques, water drainage issues, and state/federal maintenance and construction specifications.
• Experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing construction and trail heavy equipment, including mechanical, electrical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and welding construction-type devices.
• Experience preparing records and reports, including checking for accuracy and logging or posting information.

Responsibilities

• Clear, construct, and maintain summer OHV trails across diverse terrain, including remote backcountry locations.
• Operate ATVs, UTVs, and other motorized vehicles over steep, rocky, and technical terrain to access worksites and transport tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Install, inspect, and maintain trail signage.
• Conduct trail inventories, field assessments, and data collection to identify maintenance needs and document trail conditions.
• Plan, schedule, prioritize, and complete trail maintenance projects independently while maintaining safe and effective field operations.
• Coordinate with OHV clubs, public stakeholders, and land management agencies to identify maintenance priorities, support partnerships, and promote responsible motorized recreation.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trail maintenance

Safety training

Record keeping

CDL A within 60 days

Tools

Chainsaws

Pulaskis

Snow groomers

Dozers

Excavators

Job description

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a full-time Statewide ATV Trail Ranger based in Boise. You will maintain, construct, and improve Idaho's OHV trail network, working in remote terrain and coordinating with land managers, OHV clubs, and partners to ensure safe, sustainable motorized recreation across the state.

You will contribute to planning and execution of trail projects, collaborate with a two-person crew, and help support trail safety, environmental stewardship, and