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Bighorn National Forest Internship Program - Job Training Program

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Program summary

Come work as an Engineering Equipment Operator Helper on the Bighorn National Forest. The position is established to assist journey Engineering Equipment Operators and to perform laborer work across the rugged Wyoming landscape of the Bighorns.

Roles & job description

Engineering Equipment Operation tasks include simpler and more routine operation of heavy gasoline or diesel powered equipment, such as, large industrial tractors, dump trucks, motor graders, soil compactors, tractors with attachments, dozer tractors, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators and brush cutters. Operates equipment to perform basic assignments for cutting, moving, digging, grading, and rolling earth, sand, stone, and other materials. Work involves flat and stable terrain conditions when maintaining ditches, road shoulders and beds, and fire lines. Incumbent hooks up attachments when required and learns to perform adjustments such as setting level, angle, or depth. Responsible for performing basic service and maintenance on equipment operated. Incumbent receives detailed instructions and training to operate and service heavy equipment for work that is new and more difficult. The position will also include some manual labor may be necessary. Labor duties require prior work experience or training and some degree of manual skill and very heavy physical effort, such as installation of culverts or drainage structures, installation of water sources and associated pipelines, and water capture and storage structures. Assignments require the use of heavy power equipment, common hand tools, and making minor repairs on various types of equipment used. Opportunities available from April through October. No opportunities outside these dates currently available.

Additional notes

Candidates will have options out of Sheridan Wyoming. Individual responsible for housing.Bi-weekly Q&A and Orientation sessions available for interested applicants.

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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