Trail Cat Application

Location(s): Idaho Falls, Idaho & Coeur d’Alene, Idaho]

This position works eight – ten hour shifts, Wed – Wed away from the home station.

Responsibilities:

Operates and maintains equipment
Inspects equipment to insure proper working order
Completes end of project reports
Confirms scheduling and housing arrangements with Land Manager
Ability to work unsupervised

General Information:

Works in remote areas with Land Managers on the ground while reporting to area supervisor.
This is a benefited seasonal position, serving up to one thousand three hundred eighty-five (1,385) hours of continuous service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum age of 18.
Knowledge of motorized trails construction and maintenance.
Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Ability to safely tow equipment over a variety of terrain and weather situations.
Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and the ability to make field repairs.
CDL

There will be a pre-employment skills test for operation of the SWECO Trail Cat and Mini Excavator.

How to Apply:

Contact Brian DiLenge at (208)860-1715 or brian.dilenge@idpr.idaho.gov

Salary Range: $15.00 per hour – Plus Per Diem and Competitive Benefits!

Trail Cat Application

Idaho State Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit and hire qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This application will be used to determine your qualifications for the Trail Ranger Program. Please read the application carefully and complete all of the information requested.

Name(Required)

Mailing Address

Date You Can Report to Work

Last Date You Can Work

Phone

I Can Work…

Early Shifts

Late Shifts

Weekends

Holidays

I certify that I am a US citizen, permanent resident, or Foreign National with authorization to work in the United States

Yes

Have you worked for Idaho Parks & Recreation before? Where?

Yes

Are you at least 18 years of age? (Required)

Yes

I certify that I am in compliance with the provisions of the Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. Appendix,War and National Defense Sections 451-473) and Idaho Code (Section 451-501 et seq.)

Yes

Do you have or are you willing to obtain a driver's license?

Yes

Are you willing to work in extreme heat, rain, or cold?

Yes

Are you willing and able to locate your own housing and transportation for the season?

Yes

Do you have current STANDARD FIRST AID CERTIFICATION?

Yes

If yes, when does it expire?

Do you have a current CPR CERTIFICATE?

Yes

If yes, when does it expire?

What kind of CPR Certificate do you have?

Adult

Child

Infant

Are you able to lift up to 50 lbs?

Yes

Except for a minor traffic offense, have you ever entered a plea of guilty, no contest, or had a withheld judgment to a felony?

Yes

Do you have a motorcycle endorsement, if not are you willing to obtain one before the season starts?

Yes

Former Employer

Phone

City, State

Dates of Employment (From _____ to _________)

Reason For Leaving

Former Employer

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Dates of Employment (From ______ to ______)

Reason for Leaving

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Identifying Gender

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How did you hear about this job?

Felling Trees

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

I am not willing to do this.

I have not done this before, but am willing to learn.

I know how to do this, but have no on-the-job experience.

I have some experience in this OR have received training in this.

This is a major task in my current and/or previous job(s).

Rebuilding Trail Tread

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Installing, cleaning, water bars and drain dips

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Trimming Brush

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Map & Compass Reading

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Blazing, Signing, Marking

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Using a Chainsaw

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Using a Pulaski

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Operating a Manual Shift Truck

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Operating a Mini Excavator/Track Hoe

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Trailer Towing

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Operating a Mini Trail Dozer

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Checking Records for Accuracy

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Computer Operation

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Logging or Posting Information

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Typing

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Words Per Minute

Giving Talks to Groups

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Conducting Research

For each skill, select the option that most relates to your experience, knowledge, and willingness to perform each task.

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Scheduling & Assigning Work to Others

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Training Others

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Region(s) you would prefer to work from. Please select the region(s) that apply.

Coeur d’Alene

Idaho Falls

How many years have you been riding single-track or ATV trails on a motorcycle or ATV?

Are you willing to spend up to eight days away from home?

Yes

Are you confident in your ability to change a flat motorcycle tire or ATV tire in the field?

Yes

What is the procedure for getting a mini-dozer unstuck?

Give the name of a trail in Idaho –or your state if you have not ridden in Idaho–(including the trail number, National Forest District, and drainage) you feel is the most difficult trail you have ever ridden on a motorcycle or ATV.

Why do you consider the above trail so difficult?

What riding areas are you familiar with in Idaho?

On a motorcycle or ATV, what skill level would you consider yourself?

Beginner

Novice

Intermediate

Expert

Describe your experience on maintenance and repair of motorcycles, ATVs, and chainsaws.

Other qualifications: (college courses, volunteer work, languages, skills, hobbies, etc.)

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