Excavator/Forestry Mulcher Operator

Now Hiring: Excavator / Forestry Mulcher Operator

Yellowstone Land Management is looking for an experienced Excavator / Forestry Mulcher Operator to join our team for the 2026 season.

Company Overview

Yellowstone Land Management is a Montana-based land management company focused on improving the health, safety, and productivity of private land. We provide services such as forestry work, wildfire mitigation, wildlife habitat improvement, rangeland improvement, trail and access development, and general land stewardship.

Our projects are hands-on, outdoor, and equipment-based, with a focus on practical solutions that benefit landowners, livestock, wildlife, and the landscape as a whole. We take pride in high-quality work, honest communication, and treating every property with care and respect.

As a growing company, we are looking for dependable team members who enjoy working outdoors, are willing to learn, and understand the importance of showing up, working hard, and doing the job right.

Position Details

· Full-time seasonal work, with work expected through approximately November 2026, subject to weather, workload, and project schedule

· Work based out of Montana, with travel within the state and possible travel to neighboring states depending on job location

· Access to company truck and tools while working

· Lodging or camper provided when overnight travel is required

· Start date to be determined based on project schedule and applicant availability

Primary Duties

· Operate excavator and/or forestry mulching equipment for land management, fuels reduction, wildfire mitigation, and habitat improvement projects

· Perform daily equipment inspections, greasing, cleaning, and basic maintenance as needed

· Monitor equipment performance and report mechanical issues promptly

· Work safely around trees, brush, uneven terrain, fences, livestock areas, and rural properties

· Assist with occasional chainsaw work, hand clearing, fence line cleanup, or other ground support tasks as needed

· Follow project maps, job specifications, safety instructions, and landowner/property requirements

· Maintain basic daily logs, production notes, and job documentation as requested

Minimum Requirements

· Minimum of 1,000 hours operating an excavator

· Experience with forestry mulching is a strong plus

· Valid driver’s license required

· Acceptable driving record preferred due to use of company truck

· Must be dependable, safety-minded, and able to work independently

· Willingness to travel and stay out of town when needed

· Ability to understand safety instructions, follow job specifications, and complete basic daily logs or paperwork

· Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform daily equipment checks and light maintenance

· Willingness to assist with occasional chainsaw work, hand work, and ground support duties when needed

· Ability to lift and carry tools, climb in and out of equipment, and work outdoors on uneven terrain and in variable weather conditions

Preferred Experience

· Forestry mulching

· Land clearing, fuels reduction, and wildfire mitigation work

· Excavator mulching, skid steer mulching, or related heavy equipment operation

· Equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and daily machine inspections

· Working around ranch, range, timber, or rural properties

· GPS, mapping, or job tracking experience is a plus

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required. Equivalent hands-on equipment operating experience will be considered.

Pay

$32–$42/hour DOE for employee applicants.

Company Values

At Yellowstone Land Management, honesty, integrity, accountability, and pride in our work are required. We are trusted to work on private lands, around valuable equipment, livestock, fences, and natural resources, and we expect every team member to represent our company with professionalism and respect.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is experienced in equipment operation and enjoys working outdoors on meaningful land improvement projects.

Employment may be subject to reference checks, driving record review, and/or pre-employment drug screening.

Applicants are ideally based in Montana or are willing to travel to project locations as needed.

To Apply

Please send your resume, equipment experience, availability, and professional references to Yellowstone Land Management at [email protected].

Pay: $32.00 - $42.00 per hour

Work Location: On the road