Bike Park Trail Crew

Schweitzer; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable on-mountain employee housing

Medical Benefits

401k plan

Discounted lift ticket vouchers

30% off food & beverage

Pro Deals from top brands

Job summary

A mountain resort company in Snowshoe, WV, is seeking a Seasonal Bike Park Trail Crew member for Summer 2026. The role involves building and maintaining trails, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety on and off the trails. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of trail building experience and be proficient with various heavy machinery. Enjoy perks like free skiing and discounted lift tickets while working surrounded by nature. This is a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts looking to gain hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of previous trail building experience, preferably in a bike park.
• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trails to professional standards.
• Operate heavy equipment safely during trail work.
• Monitor park for hazards and conduct regular equipment inspections.

Skills

Downhill Mountain Biking

Heavy equipment operation

Trail building

Manual labor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

Bike Park Trail Crew page is loaded## Bike Park Trail Crewlocations: Snowshoe, WVposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR129629Seasonal# **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!# ****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.*locations: Snowshoe, WVposted on: Posted 11 Days AgoSnowshoe, 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!