Land & Forestry Technician

Land & Forestry Technician 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 475 West Price River Drive, Price, UT 84501 $34

• $42 an hour
• Full-time State of Utah 371 reviews $34
• $42 an hour
• Full-time Land & Forestry Technician FT / PT Status
• Full-Time Salary
• $34.00
• $42.00 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office
• In-Office / On-Site Recruiter
• Melanie Butters | mbutters@utah.gov | 801-629-4726 Application Deadline
• 5/17/2026 The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (Trust Lands Administration) seeks a land and forestry technician for the Southeastern Region located in Price, Utah.

This is a full-time benefited position.

Key Responsibilities Job responsibilities include:

Assist with forestry, range, and land stewardship projects Assist with timber sale layout and timber cruising Application of herbicide for weed control Fence construction and maintenance Sign and kiosk installation and maintenance Trail clearing and maintenance Clean-up of illegal dump sites Preventative maintenance on various types of equipment Shop organization, cleaning, and maintenance Equipment operation Transporting ATVs/UTVs and equipment This position is based in the Trust Lands Administration's Price office and will report to the Forest Resources Manager. Typical work schedule is Monday

• Thursday, 7:00 am
• 5:30 pm, but schedules may fluctuate depending on work conditions.

Work will require considerable in-state travel with outdoor assignments under varying weather conditions. Weekend, late night, and overnight trips/camping will be required on some project assignments. Qualifications Ideal Candidate Experience operating ATVs, UTVs and 4x4 vehicles Experience loading, unloading, and towing bumper pull and/or fifth wheel trailers Welding and fabrication skills Equipment maintenance and mechanical skills Heavy equipment operation experience Plant and weed identification skills Experience with grant writing DOT Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and/or medical card Wildland fire training, e.g. S130, S212, etc. Chainsaw experience/training GPS and/or GIS experience Current Utah pesticide applicators license Ability to perform field work, often alone, in all weather conditions, and in remote locations by 4x4, ATV/UTV, or arduous, off-trail hiking in hilly to steep, mountainous terrain Ability to work effectively without supervision Ability to follow detailed verbal and/or written directions Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills Preference given to applicants possessing/seeking a degree in natural resources or a related field or possessing/seeking certificates in trade skills Enthusiastic support of the Trust Lands Administration's mission to generate revenue for the trust beneficiaries About the Role Location

• 4362 South 225 East, Building #4, Price, UT Background Check Required
• You must successfully pass a criminal history check. Drug Test Required
• Yes Schedule Code
• AS•Employees whose appointment is required by law to be career service exempt Please direct any questions about this position to Adam Robison, Forest Resources Manager, at adamrobison@utah.

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Other benefits may include:

Job Stability:

Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.

Career Growth:

Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.

Meaningful Work:

Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.

Supportive Work Environment:

Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support. The Agency The Trust Lands Administration manages approximately 3.3 million acres of surface lands and 4.4 million acres of minerals exclusively for the economic benefit of public schools and other important state institutions.

Please visit http:

//trustlands.utah.gov/ for additional information. EEO Statement The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.