Mountain Crew – FILLED

palmerprojectak; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

A leading exploration company is seeking team members for a full-time position supporting mountain-based drilling activities. You will construct and maintain drill pads, conduct risk assessments, and respond to emergencies in challenging environments. Candidates should have a high school diploma, First Aid certification, and experience in adverse terrain. Competitive pay and camp accommodations are provided during the Alaska field season from June to October.

Qualifications

• Must provide physical fitness certification post offer.
• First Aid and WFA certification required, advanced medical training is a plus.
• 1-3 years’ experience around helicopters and construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build drill pads ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for mountain exploration activities.
• Assess and respond to emergency situations promptly.

Skills

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Construction techniques

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Reporting to the Mountain Crew Foreman, Mountain Crew performs the critical task of constructing drill pads and other support tasks in challenging, mountainous, and remote environments that support mountain-based drilling and fieldwork in mineral exploration activities. The Mountain Crew team also plays a key role in emergency response and keeping team members safe on the mountain. This is a full-time, seasonal position for the 2026 exploration season, approximately June to October.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build sturdy and stable drill, pump, and heli pads using a variety of construction techniques and materials to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct risk assessments for mountain exploration activities and provide recommendations to minimize potential hazards.
• Install and maintain water supplies to drill sites.
• Assist with trail and road layout work, brushing, and clearing as needed.
• Environmental and geological field survey support as needed.
• Assess and respond to emergency situations promptly and effectively, ensuring the safety of exploration team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or life experience preferred.
• First Aid and WFA certification required, advanced medical training is a plus.
• 1-3 years’ experience in working around helicopters preferred, experience with sling loads or long line is a plus.
• Construction or carpentry experience is a plus.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and glaciated, mountainous terrain.
• Physical fitness and the ability to operate effectively in challenging and remote environments. Must provide physical fitness certification post offer.
• Avalanche, Rockfall Mitigation, and/or High Angle Rescue Certification is a plus.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude, committed to working in a team environment based on respect, trust and accountability in pursuing shared goals.
• Mindset that factors personnel safety, environmental protection, and community commitment into every decision and action.
• Self-motivation with good attention to detail.
• Valid driver license with clean driving record.
• All new employees must pass a background and drug test.

SCHEDULE: Work hours generally begin at 7:00 AM; schedule and rotations to be discussed.

PAY RATE: We offer a competitive salary structure dependent upon experience and qualifications.

LOCATION: Palmer Project Camp near Haines, Alaska during the field season. Camp accommodation and meals are provided. Preference will be given to qualified local candidates.