Heavy Equipment Crew Lead- Yellowstone National Park

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations!  Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks.  All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season.  Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. We are hiring a year-round Heavy Equipment Crew Lead as a part of our Engineering & Maintenance team in Yellowstone National Park!

Put your problem-solving skills to work. Our Engineering and Maintenance department does it all! From troubleshooting to preserving our rich history and being stewards of our iconic lodges, hands-on skills are needed to get the job done right. There are a variety of positions at our parks and lodges that range from skilled technicians to skilled trades.

We’re hiring a Heavy Equipment Crew Lead to Live. Work. Explore. in Yellowstone!

Job Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Crew Lead is a full-time, year-round position and is based out of Gardiner, MT. This position is responsible for assisting with supervision, implement planned and scheduled workload for repair and maintenance projects. If you have a passion for nature and want to be a part of a great Engineering Team, this may be a great opportunity for you!

The Details:
Position Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: Discussed during interview
Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Yellowstone National Park?
We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

Life in Yellowstone:

• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• Company housing is not provided for this position, but may be considered based on future availability. Employee will need to secure housing in Gardiner, Emigrant, or Livingston, MT
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation, Holiday and Sick Leave
• Health, life and other insurance benefits
• Free Access to our Employee Recreation Program (hiking, photography, camping, wildlife watching, and more!)
• Discounts in and around Yellowstone
• Over 1,000 miles of hiking trails inside the park itself
• Fresh air, breathtaking views, and clear night skies
• World-class wildlife viewing of bison, elk, moose, wolves, bears, and more
• Approximately 500 geysers (the largest concentration in the world) and hot springs, including Grand Prismatic, the third largest in the world

• Implement planned and scheduled workload for repair and maintenance of concrete walkways, parking areas, snow removal, snow poling, hazard tree removal, and domestic utility repairs, i.e. water, sewer, electrical, as well as other tasks.
• Assist with implementing the proper care, maintenance and security of all assigned equipment and tools.
• Perform pre-trip inspections to ensure the safe transportation of materials and equipment.
• Ensure quality and professional work is completed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure sure the crew is complying with all current related codes and regulations.

• Must be proficient in supervising personnel in accordance with all Xanterra policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient in the knowledge about the operation and safety with heavy equipment, tractor-trailers, bobcats, snow blowers and other tools and equipment common to the trade.
• General knowledge of domestic utility repair work, i.e. water, sewer, electrical.
• General knowledge of placing concrete and asphalt patching.
• General knowledge of staining, i.e. bumper log finishing.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a current, valid, Class A CDL license with a good driving record. This position will also be subject to required DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Physical Requirements include:

• Must be capable of lifting and moving objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Must possess physical stamina to withstand heavy labor related to work in an outside environment.
• Must be able to walk long distances over uneven terrain and climb stairs and ladders in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and crawl for extended periods of time as required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.