Trail Construction Handcrew
About The Position
The Trail Construction Handcrew is a construction-based, seasonal, non-exempt, hourly paid position responsible for assisting IMBA Trail Solutions (TS) with mountain bike trail construction and operational duties. Work includes physical labor, the use of hand tools, small equipment operations, tool and equipment maintenance/repair, and executing projects within the outlined scope of work. A Trail Construction Handcrew works with the TS Director of Construction and Operations, TS Construction Manager, Project Managers, TS staff, and subcontractors. The position assumes a variable schedule depending on workload, from 0 - 50+ hours per week, 7 days a week depending on project schedules, weather and other variables. A typical work week is Mon-Fri, 45 hours a week. Extensive travel is required. While traveling lodging, ME&I and milage are covered at or near GSA rates. The Trail Construction Laborer position is a remote home-based position requiring frequent travel throughout the United States.
Requirements
- Experience in the mountain biking and cycling industry preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced MTB riding skills including the ability to ride technical trails or jump trails preferred.
- Experience with the trail construction and trail maintenance preferred.
- Ability to take written and verbal direction from IMBA TS Management staff, Trail Solutions staff, and clients to complete project goals.
- Experience working in a team environment.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Personable and able to work within a customer service based environment.
- Ability to work outdoors for long hours performing physical labor.
- Possess a strong attention to detail.
- Familiar with small engine and tool preventative maintenance techniques.
- Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Responsibilities
- Ability to conduct 45 – 50+ hours manual labor per week.
- Ability to construct sustainable and creative mountain biking tails.
- Design and construct trail and features per specifications and client expectations.
- Provide TS Director of Construction and Operations, TS Construction Manager, and TS Project Managers with project status updates.
- Perform and inspect work for compliance with terms and specifications of contract.
- Purchase and ensure materials are on-site as needed.
- Work in a variety of situations including remote and urban trail construction.
- Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time while scheduled on projects.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Support other TS staff in the completion of duties.
- Maintain positive and professional representation of IMBA at all times.
- Assist with collecting trail data including billable units and trail length and reporting them accurately in daily logs.
- Implement policies, procedures, risk management protocols and safety guidelines for the Trail Solution program.
- 100% of hours devoted to contracted project tasks.
Benefits
- IMBA offers a generous benefits package including sponsored health, dental, 401(k) and paid time off.
- We also provide per diems for work locations and provide mileage reimbursement for travels.
- IMBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IMBA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
