Track Builder - Action Sports Construction

AMERICAN RAMP COMPANY; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem and lodging provided

Advancement pathways into specialized

Job summary

American Ramp Company (ARC) is a global leader in designing and building parks for action sports, delivering safe, engaging spaces worldwide. As a Track Builder with Action Sports Construction, you’ll contribute to creating dirt jumps and pump tracks in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

The position emphasizes hands-on site work, collaboration with crews, and potential growth into finishing or heavy equipment roles, with travel to multiple project sites.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in general construction, landscaping, earthwork, or asphalt is highly preferred.
• Must lift 50+ pounds and work long hours outdoors in varying climates.
• Willingness to travel regionally or nationally for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong ability to follow precise instructions and work cohesively within a crew.
• Background or passion for action sports is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain active construction sites to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including digging, trenching, and moving bulk materials like dirt, gravel and asphalt.
• Assist heavy equipment operators by spotting, hand-grading, and shaping complex terrain features, transitions, lips, and landings.
• Assist the Asphalt crew in the placement, pouring, compacting and finishing of asphalt surfaces.
• Operate basic hand and power tools & plate compactors.
• Travel to various project sites, working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

Tools

Plate compactors

Hand and power tools

Job description

Position Overview

American Ramp Company (ARC) is a global leader in action sports park design and construction, dedicated to creating safe, inspiring spaces where communities can gather, play, and thrive. With over 25 years of experience and 4,000 projects completed across 44 countries, ARC collaborates with civic leaders, park planners, and community advocates to build custom skate parks, bike parks, and bicycle playgrounds that bring joy and connection to people of all ages. By making riding accessible and fun, ARC strives to transform lives through consistent outdoor activity, fostering healthier, more connected communities around the world.

As a Track Builder with Action Sports Construction at American Ramp Company,you will play a crucial, hands-on role in building world-class Dirt Jumps & Pump Tracks. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced position tailored forhardworking individuals who want to craft specialized recreational spaces fromthe ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and maintain activeconstruction sites to ensure maximum safety and efficiency.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including digging,trenching, and moving bulk materials like dirt, gravel and asphalt.
• Assist heavy equipment operators by spotting,hand-grading, and manually shaping complex terrain features, transitions, lips,and landings.
• Assist the Asphalt crew in the placement,pouring, compacting and finishing of asphalt surfaces.
• Operate basic hand and power tools & platecompactors
• Travel to various project sites, maintaining astrong work ethic and positive attitude in diverse, outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous experience in general construction,landscaping, earthwork, or asphalt is highly preferred.
• Exceptional physical stamina; ability toconsistently lift 50+ pounds, perform repetitive physical motions, and worklong hours outdoors in varying climates.
• Willingness to travel regionally or nationallyfor extended periods, depending on project locations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliabletransportation.
• Strong ability to follow precise instructions,work cohesively within a tight-knit crew, and adhere strictly to site safetystandards.
• A background or active passion for actionsports (skateboarding, BMX, mountain biking) is a massive plus, as it providesa natural understanding of the mechanics and flow of the features we build.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive hourly wage based on experience.
• Travel, per diem, and lodging provided forprojects.
• Direct pathways for advancement intospecialized finishing, shaping, or heavy equipment operation roles.

Our growth has required our team to expand into new disciplines and add depth in others. We’re continually reviewing applicants and resumes for multiple positions that include engineering, park design, finance, sales, project management, IT, graphic design, marketing, and office support positions.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Company based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.