General Laborer / Irrigation Technician

Join the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in a spectacular PROVIDED landscape of majestic mountains, rolling sagebrush covered hills, and grasslands at the National Elk Refuge in northwestern Wyoming’s Jackson Hole valley. Position includes assisting with operation and HOURS maintenance of a state of the art K-Line irrigation system which irrigates 4,000 acres of grasslands crucial to winter range habitat on 40 PER WEEK the National Elk Refuge. Position includes construction, repairs, and maintenance of a variety of enclosures and refuge property, as well as daily GPS device use and operation of 4x4 UTV/ATV’s.

POSITION DETAILSRefuge personnel are looking for candidates to assist primarily with irrigation duties on refuge grasslands. Forage produced is utilized by elk and bison during the fall and winter months on this critical winter range habitat. This position also aims to help build professional experiences in natural resource management. Although not required, ideal candidates will have interest in agricultural irrigation such as modern irrigation and flood practices as well as have some interest in studies in rangeland and wildlife management, habitat improvements, and general biology. Operation of 4x4 UTV/ATV’s is required and training is provided by the refuge. GPS tracking systems are used for proper line location for the daily irrigation changes. Although this position is located on the National Elk Refuge, it is NOT considered a federal government position. Health insurance, relocation and other benefits are NOT provided. This is a seasonal position only.

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS:+ No irrigation or rangeland management experience required+ Must be 18 years or older+ Must possess a valid drivers license+ Be able to lift at least 50 lbs+ Ability to use (or learn to use) a variety of hand and power tools+ Reliable and responsible+ Able to commit to full irrigation season+ May have to work some or all holidays depending on schedule+ Depending on available shifts at time of hire, weekends may be required+ Ability to work with a diverse team+ 40 hours week minimum requirement+ Almost all of work detail will be outdoors and you will be operating a ATV/UTV all day+ Work is preformed in a variety of weather conditions+ Must adhere to established schedules and standard operating procedures+ Familiarity with GPS systems and experience driving UTV/ATV's a plus (not required; will train)

PAY & BENEFITS:+ $12/hour starting+ Paid weekly+ Free Housing provided (provided RV or dorm style housing) on site+ Must work 40 hours per week to qualify for on-site, free housing+ Work in beautiful Jackson, Wyoming+ Daily exposure to area wildlife

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Salary: $12.00 to $15.00 /hour

Additional Compensation:

• Other forms

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Other

Typical start time:

• 7AM

Typical end time:

• 3PM

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Holidays required
• 8 hour shift