Trail Crew Member

Mesa County•Grand Junction, CO

16h•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Mesa County Trail Crew Member is responsible for conducting trail maintenance and construction duties in Mesa County. Projects will include technical rockwork, revegetation, erosion control, tread construction, social trail closures, vegetation management, habitat restoration, and other responsibilities as assigned. The Trail Crew Member will work with the Mesa County Trail Crew Leader, Mesa County Trails Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), local municipal staff, volunteers, and members of the public. The Trail Crew Member will work on all non-motorized trails throughout Mesa County, including the three main BLM managed trail systems in the Grand Valley and Grand Mesa National Forest during the summer months. This is a year-round position starting in January-February. Generally, 40-hour weeks with fewer hours if inclement weather prohibits work.

Requirements

Strong verbal communication skills
Personable and able to work within a customer service-based environment that involves routine interaction with the public as an informational resource regarding trail safety, etiquette, navigation, wildlife impact, leave no trace ethics, etc.
Ability to work outdoors for long hours, performing manual labor in all types of conditions
Competency to make judgment calls in the field around necessary trail improvements and diagnose problems
Possess a strong attention to detail
Ability to use web-based apps to document work and record hours
Positive attitude with versatility to adapt to a changing work environment
Willingness to camp during work week
Ability to communicate through email
U.S. Citizenship w/ required forms of identification
Able to pass a pre-service National Criminal History check (State, Sex Offender, and Federal)

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in trail maintenance and construction of single-track, predominantly mountain-bike, trails
Preferred knowledge of standardized trail maintenance and construction practices, techniques, and methods set forth in documents such as BLM’s Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience
Preferred experience working with land management agencies and other government entities
Preferred experience with hand tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery directly related to trail maintenance and construction
Preferred mountain biking experience with knowledge of desirable trail characteristics in the local high desert and alpine environment
Willingness to travel during work week
May need to use GPS unit, Clinometer, or Mountain Bike (must have own mountain bike if needed)