Trail Maintenance
Swan Mountain Outfitters•West Glacier, MT
•$160 - $160•Onsite
About The Position
Swan Mountain Outfitters Glacier Division operates 4 horseback riding locations; 3 located in Glacier National Park and one in West Glacier which rides into Flathead National Forest. Our trail crew is a small team responsible for maintaining these trails for use by us and the public. Our season runs from May - September. Housing not provided.
Requirements
- Applicants should have experience performing trail work at the state or federal level (eg.USFS, Conservation Corps, etc.)
- Is competent with a chainsaw
- Is comfortable working alone in a backcountry setting
- Has great communication skills
- Can stay on task while working alone
- Can identify problems in the field and act appropriately to fix them
- Loves working outside in varying conditions
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Walking the trails and alerting management of any concerns
- Clearing drains
- Maintaining corridor per NPS standards
- Mitigate braiding
- Trail clearing
- Invasive species removal
- May assist packers in trail projects involving mules
- May assist maintenance and corral staff in various projects
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
