Seasonal Trail Crew Member

Company: RFMBA
Location: Aspen
Posted on: March 19, 2020

Job Description:

RFMBA seeks qualified candidates to join our Seasonal Trail Crew. Must have mountain bike + local riding experience and willingness to become a trail maintenance professional and advocate for public lands. Training provided. Full time, $15-18+/hour. Higher pay commensurate with experience. Mileage reimbursed for personal vehicle use. Roaring Fork Valley area residents only.?Position Summary?? Maintain and improve existing public trails open to mountain biking. Report accomplishments and identify future maintenance needs on a daily basis. Serve as an ambassador for public lands and RFMBA.Essential Duties & Responsibilities?? Promote public trails and RFMBA?s mission as a friendly ambassador.? Responsible for the assigned maintenance of specific trail corridors, treads, drainage structures, turn structures, and other trail features.? Clearly communicate with RFMBA supervisors regarding scheduled and assigned work.? Learn and utilize online system for daily descriptive reporting of accomplished work and trail issues identified for potential future work.? Work with RFMBA staff and volunteers on trail maintenance, trail system improvement, or trail construction projects when assigned and scheduled to do so.? Responsible for all tools provided for the use within the Seasonal Trail Crew Program.? Additional duties as assigned by RFMBA supervisors.Education, Experience & Skills?? High school diploma or equivalent.? Passion for mountain biking and trail culture (strong understanding of trail experiences desired by all types of mountain bikers on various trail types).? Trail maintenance or trail construction experience with traditional hand tools (volunteer or professional).? Experience using a chainsaw or brush cutter (safety training to be provided).? Ability to handle high stress situations.? Ability to work both independently and in small groups, while remaining motivated without on-site supervision.? High intermediate to expert mountain biking skills with the physical dexterity to carry heavy loads while moving downhill.? Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.License and Certifications?? Must have a valid, current, and unrestricted Driver?s license.? Must maintain standard auto insurance coverage.Working Conditions?? Candidates must be willing and able to work in all conditions relative to outdoor weather up to 8 hours per day.? Must be able to lift and move up to 80 pounds.? Must be able to lift reasonable weight and will be expected to lop/shovel/chainsaw/etc. for considerable amounts of each work day.recblid hew0gm91pawnq1ytinltv0rqhbu10q

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