Trail Builder (Trail Crew) 1

Full Time
Grand Junction, CO
Posted
Job description

ABOUT US:

Singletrack Trails, LLC is a growing and sustainable business focused on recreation development and access opportunities. We provide trails for walking, mountain biking, equestrian, and trail running. We also build pump tracks, bicycle skills parks, gladed ski runs, replace climbing sport route and top rope bolts and anchors and provide other recreational support services. Our services include GIS, mapping, trail design, trail construction, project management, marketing, maintenance services, infrastructure installation.

Singletrack Trails provides users with a trail experience that creates a fun and soul-satisfying connection with the outdoors. Trails may range from graded walking trails, access and hiking trails, and complex mountain bike trails. We believe public lands and trails are an asset for communities that increase quality of life, vibrancy, health, and other direct and secondary benefits. We’re involved in several events, conferences, and networks pursuing and supporting the greater good for the recreation industry and continue to look for opportunities and areas to be recreation developers and supporters.

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for a rockstar who can join us in the role of Trail Builder (Trail Crew) 1. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe implementation and construction of Singletrack Trails construction projects. This will include completing projects unparalleled in quality and timing without compromising the safety of the project, yourself, or your coworkers. You will report to project sites on time assess expectations for the overall project, the weekly objective, and the daily tasks and fulfill those expectations, completing final work product matching design plans and Site Supervisor/Crew Lead instructions.

Your role touches projects outside in all elements (rain, snow, mud, heat, etc.) and is often in off-grid locations across the United States in public lands, state and national parks, city parks, and private plots of land.

If you are interested in a satisfying, rewarding, and challenging career in the outdoors, creating more epic and sustainable outdoor experiences for people, we invite you to read on and apply.

COMPENSATION:

  • Starting Rate of $20.90/hr. (includes base rate of $15/hr., plus M&IE/fringe pay of $5.90/hr. paid pre-tax)
  • Mileage Reimbursement of $0.50/mi (from home address to work site), plus carpool incentive
  • Lodging at work sites (Airbnb/Hotel, at discretion of company – sometimes we camp!)
  • The opportunity to work in some of America’s most epic and beautiful places (think State Parks, National Parks, and public lands)

After (60) Day Introductory Period:

  • (1) Week (PTO) Paid Time Off (accrued with service)
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (w/employer contribution)
  • 401(k) / Simple IRA Matching
  • Pro deals with great outdoor brands
  • 6 paid holidays per year

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • This role reports to the Site Supervisor at assigned job site // Travel Required: 80-100%
  • Primarily manual labor with hand tools. Particularly of digging and grading, including rock and other feature moving and construction.
  • Occasional use of mechanized tools and equipment, depending on individual’s experience and training.
  • Handle review of plans and instructions, be prepared to ask questions for clarification or need additional understanding, and complete work accordingly without needed oversight.
  • Maintain tradition of high-quality trail work, representing Singletrack Trails.
  • Report to and communicate regularly with Project Manager and/or Crew Lead.
  • Ensure compliance with all laws and company policies with respect to workplace safety and work to achieve a zero-incident safety record.
  • Follow all policies and procedures that are specific to the Singletrack Trails Employee Manual.
  • Always maintain tools and machines in good working order.
  • Travel to locations within a known region and spend as little as 2 and up to 6 weeks living on location.
  • Work minimum 40-hour weeks when work is available and in season, with potential for overtime work to complete projects and during peak season, at discretion of Singletrack Trails.

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the overall experience of Singletrack Trails construction crews, including on-time meet up, friendly and knowledgeable representation to clients, excellent demeanor and creating a fun atmosphere.
  • Be friendly, courteous and respectful in interacting with coworkers. Ensure their safety, comfort, and enjoyment on and off the hill. Be sensitive to individual needs, while respecting personal space.
  • Manage online personnel profile and respond to Human Resource inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Adhere to direct and strict compliance with all safety standards.
  • Protect organization's value by keeping proprietary information confidential.
  • Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Overtime work may be available if Employee opts and wishes for it. If Employee desires this potential, Employee should check on overtime opportunities with direct supervisor in the field.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this company and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.

WHO YOU ARE:

  • You can follow instructions without close supervision
  • You are honest, and able to manage confidential information
  • You are organized and attentive to detail
  • You are a hard-working team player with strong communication skills
  • You hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record
  • You are able and open to work in variable backcountry weather conditions and environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position may require you to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

This position involves working outdoors under natural exposure conditions.

MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENT:

  • The primary physical environment in which this position works is outdoors with a high exposure level to cold and heat, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc.
  • The degree of strenuous activity within the job is high. Lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
  • Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking on uneven, challenging terrain.
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
  • Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma (or equivalent) required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Singletrack Trails, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment.

We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by state or local law.

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