Bike Park Trail Crew

Alterra Mountain Company; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

Medical benefits – minimal essentials

401k plan available

Discounted lift tickets

Pro deals from top brands

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain is seeking a seasonal Trail Crew Member for summer 2026. The role focuses on building, repairing, and maintaining Bike Park trails using heavy equipment like excavators and skid steers, with emphasis on safety and sustainability. Start in May, housing is available on-mountain, and pay is $15 per hour.

Work includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred 2+ years in trail work and heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years trail building/maintenance experience preferred.
• Two years heavy equipment experience a plus.
• Downhill bike rider with broad trail knowledge preferred.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trails to professional standards.
• Develop go-arounds on various trail levels to reduce risk.
• Manage drainage to reduce erosion and improve sustainability.
• Finish work by clearing debris and maintaining berms.
• Operate excavators, skid steers, ATVs, and chainsaws.
• Ensure safety and inspect equipment regularly.
• Coordinate with bike park teams on closures and repairs.
• Provide safety briefings and assist with events as needed.

Skills

Trail maintenance

Heavy equipment

Safety procedures

Water drainage

Cross-country biking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

Seasonal Summer 2026! Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.

Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209

Pay: $15 per hour

Start Date: Beginning of May with positions available through the summer season

Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year

Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:

• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
• Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Featuring one of the largest trail systems in the East, a certified IMBA Ride Center, and host to noteworthy events like Downhill Southeast, WV Enduro Series, and the 2024 UCI Cross Country Marathon World Championships, Snowshoe Bike Park is recognized as one of the best in the U.S. With legendary berms, jumps drops and flow for every appetite.

This position is responsible for the building, repair, and maintenance of Bike Park trails utilizing heavy equipment including but not limited to excavators, skid steers, dozers, etc. in accordance with the goals and objectives set forth by the trail crew foreman.

Job Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and appropriate trail ratings.
• Constructs "go-arounds" on blue, black, and double black diamond trails to provide low-risk alternatives.
• Manages water drainage to minimize erosion and enhance trail sustainability.
• Ensures proper finish on trail work by clearing debris, seeding disturbed areas, and maintaining berms and features.
• Performs manual labor and operates heavy equipment like excavators, skid steers, ATVs, and chainsaws.
• Ensures safety during equipment operation and conducts regular equipment inspections.
• Monitors the bike park for hazards, including downed trees, erosion, and damaged signage.
• Coordinates with the bike park and patrol teams on trail closures, repairs, and maintenance.
• Ensures proper signage on new trails and features before opening and confirms approval from the bike park and patrol managers.
• Provides safety discussions for the team and maintains a presence at races and events, offering support as needed.
• Assists with other bike park operations and events as required.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

Must be an Downhill Mountain Biker and have the ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park Well versed in all aspects of cross-country biking to meet demands of growing sport 2 years previous trail building and maintenance experience, preferably in a bike park environment 2 years previous heavy equipment, chainsaws and power tools experience. 2 years experience operating a variety of heavy equipment in a trail building capacity

All Information above is subject to change at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

Snowshoe, when you first hear the name, instinctually everyone's thoughts immediately settle on winter sports. While it's true that in 1974 Snowshoe Mountain nestled its roots in West Virginia's Cheat Mountain range as a small ski town, we've grown into quite the outdoor adventure mecca. With 11,000 acres of explorable terrain, a legendary bike park, three unique ski areas, and activities like paddle boarding, RZR tours, snowmobiling, snowtubing, music festivals, and international competitive events; the options are endless for anyone willing to embrace our Forever Wild lifestyle.

Here on the mountain, we believe to provide the best guest experience you must live that experience yourself...so we work hard, play harder, and get paid doing what we love!

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