Bike Park Trail Crew Operator

Snowshoe Mountain; Snowshoe (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Snowshoe Mountain as a Bike Park Trail Crew Operator! In this seasonal role, you'll build and maintain bike trails, operate heavy equipment, and ensure rider safety. Enjoy perks like affordable housing, free skiing, and discounts. Ideal candidates are experienced mountain bikers with trail maintenance skills.

Benefits

Affordable on-mountain employee housing

Free skiing and snowboarding privileges

401k plan available

30% off Snowshoe food & beverage

Pro Deals from top brands

Qualifications

• Downhill Mountain Biker with experience riding all trail levels.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in trail building and maintenance.
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, manage water drainage.
• Operates heavy equipment for trail construction and maintenance.
• Ensures safety, coordinates trail closures, and assists with events.

Skills

Trail building and maintenance

Heavy equipment operation

Team coordination

Safety management

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Power tools

Job description

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Summer 2025!

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season
• Seasonal: This position is available from Late May to the Beginning of October, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  
  
• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• 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!
  
  

Seasonal (Seasonal)

Summer 2025!

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season
• Seasonal: This position is available from Late May to the Beginning of October, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  
  

Employee Perks

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

To build, repair, and maintain 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 proper ratings. Constructs go-arounds on blue, black, and double black diamond trails for riders needing alternative paths. Manages water drainage to reduce erosion and enhance sustainability.
• Finishes trail work by clearing debris, seeding disturbed areas, and maintaining features. Performs manual labor and operates heavy equipment, ensuring safety and conducting regular inspections.
• Monitors bike park for hazards and coordinates with the team on trail closures, repairs, and signage. Ensures new trails and features are signed off by the bike park and patrol managers before opening.
• Maintains safety discussions, supports races and events, and assists with other bike park operations as needed.
  
  

Education

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Driving

• Have a valid Driver's license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Must be an Downhill Mountain Biker and have the ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park- minimum required
• 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a minimum of 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Temporary

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