Are you curious about the people who work in Yellowstone National Park?
We began highlighting the diversity of work done by Yellowstone employees in our #WhatWeDoWednesdays social media campaign. From mitigating aquatic invasive species, to repairing heavy equipment in the field, to collaring cougars, there are many types of positions that help preserve the park's natural and cultural resources for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.
Learn more about the variety of work park employees accomplish below and view current open positions in Yellowstone.
Repairing Heavy Equipment in the Field
Did you know Yellowstone uses a service truck to keep our 153 heavy equipment machines up and running in the field? With three garages spread out along 452 miles of road, the nearest garage on some job sites can be 75 miles away. That’s when employees like Tucker use the service truck to make on-site repairs.
“Field repairs are time and cost effective. If we can’t fix it on site, it can be a week before we can get the asset back in action. A field repair can make the difference when trying to keep road opening deadlines." - Tucker Cunningham, Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service