Trail Maintenance Lead (Backcountry) Seasonal

National Park Service; Mineral (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) for a seasonal role. The typical defined season spans May–October and may vary by weather, project needs, or funding.

Entry on duty anticipated May 2027; 3 openings announced with closing date 11/16/2026. Responsibilities include leading trail crews, performing journeyman trail maintenance and construction, designing simple trail projects, and operating mid‑duty equipment while managing camp tasks and safety in backcountry

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews on trails projects.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work and operate hand/power tools.
• Willingness to live and work in backcountry environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a trail maintenance crew across multiple projects with supervision.
• Perform journeyman level work in trail maintenance and construction tasks.
• Design simple trail projects and prepare labor/material estimates.
• Transport and operate mid‑duty equipment (skid steer, mini excavators, backhoes).

Skills

Leadership

Trail maintenance

Camp management

Estimating labor

Tools

Skid steer tractors

Mini excavators

Backhoe loaders

Job description

The National Park Service seeks a Maintenance Worker Leader (Trails) for a seasonal role. The typical defined season spans May–October and may vary by weather, project needs, or funding.

Entry on duty anticipated May 2027; 3 openings announced with closing date 11/16/2026. Responsibilities include leading trail crews, performing journeyman trail maintenance and construction, designing simple trail projects, and operating mid‑duty equipment while managing camp tasks and safety in backcountry