Sawyer Apprentice (Swamper)

Granby Ranch•Granby, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sawyer Apprentice (Swamper) is responsible for the cutting and clearing of trees, brush and debris as assigned. This role includes fire watch for burn piles, assisting with maintenance of downhill and cross-country bike trails, and other trail work as assigned. The position requires adherence to all safety training and policies, and involves the use of power tools such as chainsaws and brush saws to clear trails. Additionally, the role involves using drills and other power tools for rock work, timber construction, and light carpentry projects. Rigging equipment like grip hoists and rope winches are used to move heavy materials. Small equipment such as power wheelbarrows may also be operated. The Sawyer Apprentice must adhere to all applicable OSHA, VOSHA, and FPR safety guidelines. Responsibilities include removing debris from bike and ski trails, building water diversion structures, maintaining drainages, falling trees for trail maintenance, and assisting with community trail systems and ski run improvements. Additional duties include acting as a positive role model, maintaining guest service, and supporting other departments during events and high-volume days.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Previous outdoors work is required
Must possess a valid drivers' license and pass a motor vehicle record check
Must be able to speak, read, write and communicate effectively in the English language
Knowledge of various trail maintenance and construction standards
Ability and willingness to care for, maintain, and safely use chainsaws, hand tools and power tools
Basic trail maintenance and construction skills, or similar experience in property maintenance, forestry, construction or landscaping
Knowledge of rockwork, including proper contact, understanding methods of dry-stacking rocks, along with quarrying and moving rocks
Understanding of the forces which affect trail surfaces such as surface water movement associated with varying topographies
Position requires physically demanding tasks be completed outdoors at high altitude throughout a 10-hour shift, including core and arm strength to handle chainsaw, spud bar, pick, shovel, etc.
Ability to carry 50 pounds and/or tools over rough, uneven terrain under varied weather conditions
Dexterity for handling tools such as shovel, rake, pick, spud bar, chainsaw
Must be able to stand and walk/hike for duration of 10-hour shift
Work requires reaching, bending, sitting, standing, carrying, lifting and using ladders
Verbal and auditory abilities necessary for communication with others

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
Previous trail building work is preferred
Experience operating a skid steer is preferred
Chainsaw, ax, and/or crosscut saw experience preferred (opportunities for training will be available)
Standard first aid, CPR certification, and Wilderness First Aid certifications are preferred
Current NWCG S-112/212 Certification or equivalent is preferred
chainsaw training and certification available
training will be provided on technical skills such as milling lumber with chainsaws, etc.
Opportunities for training will be available

Responsibilities

Adhere meticulously to all safety training and policies
Use power tools such as chainsaws and brush saws to clear trees, saplings and blowdowns from trails
Use drills and other power tools for rock work, timber construction and light carpentry projects
Use a variety of rigging, typically using a grip hoist and/or a rope winch to move rocks, logs, soil and other heavy materials on project sites
Operate small equipment such as power wheelbarrows as needed under the direction of the supervisor
Ahere to all applicable OSHA, VOSHA and FPR safety guidelines while working
Remove and clear trees, pick up and remove rocks and other debris from bike and ski trails
Build water diversion structures and maintain existing drainages
Fall trees and perform sawyer work as required for trail maintenance
Assist with trail maintenance for community trail systems
Assist in trail improvements for ski runs, including but not limited to, revegetation, water bar improvements, boundary post placements, and other summer trail improvements
Act as a positive, professional role model, adhering to all company policies and hospitality standards
Maintain an exceptional level of guest service in all interaction with guests, fellow employees, and management
Assist and support other departments for races, special events, and operations on high-volume days