Other
Volunteer
Job Description
ADDRESS: Grey’s River Ranger District; 671 N. Washinton Street, PO Box 339; Afton, Wyoming 83110
DEPT: Forest Service
DATES: 5/28/2021 – 10/29/2021
DESCRIPTION:
Trails Maintenance
Up to four positions are available. Volunteers work on a crew constructing and maintaining trail on the Greys River Ranger District. Routine trail maintenance includes clearing trails of downed trees with chainsaw, brush removal, cleaning of water bars and trail re-routes. Trail crews may camp in the field for up to 10 days at a time. All tools will be provided. Volunteers should have experience in backpacking and camping. Experience in stock use is helpful but not required. Forest Service may provide housing during days off, some backpacking equipment, training and reimbursement for subsistence.
Possible Summer 2021 Projects:
• Heavy trail maintenance on back country trails
• 4-5 large re-routes that may include building of bridges and turn pikes.
• Mountain bike trail construction on Telephone pass.
DUTIES
Using hand and power tools, bending, lifting, hiking, long term camping, interacting with the public and a crew of up to 6 people.
QUALIFICATIONS
Chainsaw and FPO certification a plus (not required), knowledge of use of trail hand and power tools.