Trail Crew (Summer Seasonal, Part-Time)

Boyne Resorts • Cottonwood Heights, UT

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Resort is looking for hardworking, outdoorsy people to join our Trail Crew team! Trail Crew members play a direct role in preparing the mountain for winter, doing the hands-on work that makes the ski season possible for every guest at Brighton. Trail Crew is a temporary, paid volunteer position. Members earn hourly pay, but the primary benefit is a 2026-27 Brighton season pass. It is not a full-time or ongoing job. The commitment is 10 full days (10 hours per day) over the summer season, with shifts typically starting in early July. If you enjoy working outdoors, do not mind getting your hands dirty, and want to earn your season pass by contributing to the mountain that we all love it, we would love to have you on the crew.

Requirements

• Are 18 years of age or older
• Have a background in landscaping, wildland firefighting, trail maintenance, or similar outdoor labor
• Are physically fit and able to carry, push, & pull 50 lbs
• Are confident hiking long distances over rugged terrain
• Are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Can work independently and as part of a small team with limited supervision
• Hold a valid driver's license
• Can reliably get to and from Brighton Resort in various weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a chainsaw
• Prior experience working at elevation or in remote outdoor environments

Responsibilities

• Using assigned tools safely and responsibly, staying alert to hazards in steep and uneven terrain, and following all safety procedures.
• Looking out for your teammates, communicating clearly on site, and stepping in wherever the crew needs support.
• Staying positive and productive in variable mountain weather and physically demanding conditions, and bringing consistent effort across back-to-back shift day
• Maintaining ski terrain and resort grounds through brush cutting, raking, digging, slope stabilization, and debris removal so guests arrive to the best possible mountain come winter.
• Using hand tools and chainsaws safely and responsibly, working efficiently across steep and uneven terrain at elevation, and keeping trucks, tools, and shared work areas clean and organized at the end of every shift.
• Assisting with other Mountain Operations projects as assigned.
• Contributing to erosion control and terrain prep work that protects the mountain and supports reliable operations season after season.
• Communicating observations about recurring conditions or terrain concerns to your supervisor
• Sharing knowledge openly with teammates and contributing to a crew culture where everyone gets better together.

Benefits

• 26/27 Brighton Ski Pass
• Summer Employee access to Lifts, Trails, & Other resort amenities
• Employee discounts at all Brighton outlets and all Boyne Resorts during the time of employment.
• Access to ExpertVoice, Liberty Mountain, and Outdoor Prolink retail sites
• Hourly Pay: $7.25

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed