What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Enrichment - Trails and Weeds Aide position at City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT?
Salary
$12.00 - $13.50 Hourly
Location
Silver-Bow County, MT
Job Type
Short-Term
Job Number
2026-021
Department
Community Enrichment
Opening Date
03/26/2026
Closing Date
7/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
General Statement of Duties / Distinguishing Features of the Class
This position is expected to run Memorial Day through Labor Day.
We are hiring several short-term Trails and Weeds Aides for our Community Enrichment Department. The successful candidates will perform landscape maintenance duties, such as mowing, cutting, weed eating, pulling weeds, and maintaining over-grown vegetation on county lots, parcels and parking lots.
This position is responsible for the removal of debris throughout Butte Silver-Bow Footprint, such as in the main-thoroughfares, alleys, and wherever else is needed, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, including worksite areas (parcels & lots) and equipment, and completing the job in the most time-effective manner meeting Butte-Silver Bow productivity targets. Candidate will also assist the Supervisor/Lead with route and job organization, ensuring that sufficient resources and materials are available, including gas, oil, trimmer line, gloves, safety vests, and glasses, as well as caring for equipment and notifying management of necessary repairs.
Must be 16 years of age or over.
Required Experience, Training, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be approved as a driver who safely operates county vehicles (trucks, SUVs, cars, etc.), side-by-sides, ATV’s and trailer combinations.
- Performs all duties and work assignments in a safe, healthy, and environmentally sound manner. Specifically, complying with the Health and Safety Program; maintaining work areas in a safe and orderly manner; identifying and reporting unsafe conditions; reporting all accidents; wearing required personal protective equipment, and attending safety-related training sessions.
- Performs all duties and work assignments in compliance with project quality requirements.
- Acts responsibly and ethically, and in conformance with generally accepted business, occupational and professional standards.
- Performs related work as required.
- Follow all rules and regulations of Butte-Silver Bow.
- Maintain a positive attitude when dealing with supervisors, other employees, and members of the public at all times.
- Must be 16 years of age or over.
- Possession of a valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Montana.
- Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance. See below.
"2.08.010Residence during employment. From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)"
Additional City-County information
Summer hire orientation and safety training is required.
The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.
The job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.
Employer
City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Address
155 W Granite
Suite 209
Butte, Montana, 59701
Phone
406-497-6430
Website
https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/
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Salary : $12 - $14