Mountain Infrastructure Construction Specialist

Black Diamond Designs Inc.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided when traveling

401K program

PTO

Job summary

Black Diamond Designs Inc. is seeking a Construction Specialist to support complex greenway, bridge, and boardwalk projects in remote, mountainous environments. You will work with crew leaders to complete demanding infrastructure work while protecting the landscape.

Requirements include 2+ years in field construction, rock excavation experience, and rigging knowledge. The role involves outdoor, physically demanding work with safety as a top priority.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field construction experience in mountainous, remote, or high-angle environments.
• Demonstrated proficiency with rock excavation techniques and power tools.
• Strong understanding of rigging practices, including skyline and high line systems.
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret technical specifications.
• Comfortable working at heights and in remote, physically demanding environments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs across uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Ability to follow job site safety procedures and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members.

Responsibilities

• Excavation: Perform precision excavation using rock cutting, drilling, and breaking techniques in steep or confined environments with hand tools, hydraulic breakers, and specialized equipment
• Concrete Placement: Assist with structural concrete formwork, reinforcement placement, and controlled pours in challenging terrain and weather conditions
• Steel Erection: Assemble and install structural steel components in limited-access areas, often using rigging systems and aerial lifts
• Carpentry & Timber Construction: Construct and install boardwalks, platforms, bridges, and rail systems using structural framing and finishing techniques
• Rigging & Aerial Systems: Install and operate high lines, skylines, griphoists, and mechanical rigging systems for material transport in rugged or vertical environments
• Tool & Equipment Operation: Operate drills, saws, hydraulic tools, and other construction equipment used on remote project sites
• Helicopter Coordination: Assist with helicopter-supported construction including load rigging, safety spotting, and precision material placement in accordance with FAA and site safety standards (experience preferred, but not required)
• Safety & Environmental Compliance: Follow OSHA safety regulations, fall protection standards, and Leave No Trace environmental practices in protected natural areas
• Crew Communication: Understand work directions, communicate effectively with supervisors and crew members, and maintain situational awareness on active construction sites

Skills

Field construction experience

Rock excavation techniques

Rigging practices

Reading construction drawings

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Outdoor work

OSHA safety standards

Effective communication

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Wilderness First Aid

NCCCO Rigger Certification

CDL License

Job description

Black Diamond Designs Inc. is seeking a Construction Specialist to support complex greenway, bridge, and boardwalk projects in remote, mountainous environments. You will work with crew leaders to complete demanding infrastructure work while protecting the landscape.

Requirements include 2+ years in field construction, rock excavation experience, and rigging knowledge. The role involves outdoor, physically demanding work with safety as a top priority.