Seasonal Laborer II (Dubuque/Trail Crew) Summer 2025

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Position Information:

Title\:  Seasonal Laborer II/Trail Crew (2 vacancies)

Location\:  Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest, Hawley

Start Date\:  5/11/25

End Date\:  10/18/25

About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Laborer II, Mohawk Complex Trails Crew. The Mohawk Complex Trails Crew monitor, maintains, and provides basic repairs to the extensive 100+ mile trail network across 12 park and forest facilities in Franklin and Berkshire Counties. 

Duties:

• Performs maintenance functions on the trails system in the Mohawk Complex using appropriate hand and power tools including cordless drills & drivers, circular saws, hedge trimmers, string trimmers, brush saws, pruning shears, loppers, rakes, shovels, hammers, and other tools as required.
• Manual Labor, including, but not limited to\: Digging, clearing storm damage, dragging brush, sign installation, raking leaves, culvert cleaning. 
• Servicing and making minor repairs to power tools
• Hauling using wheelbarrows and trucks
• Trimming of trees and shrubs
• Assists with carpentry projects in remote areas
• Hikes to job locations
• Works outside in various weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in trail maintenance or construction
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Chainsaw certification
• Ability to work outside in all weather
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to use hand tools in accordance with recognized safety standards

Please note, if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.

Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised within this job posting.  Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
 

Minimum Entrance Requirements\: Applicants must have at least six months of full-time, or equivalent part- time experience in performing manual labor in connection with general construction or maintenance work.

Comprehensive Benefits

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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