Trails Crew Member

Timberline TrailCraft; Colorado; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on creating impactful trail experiences is seeking a Trails Crewmember. This exciting role involves significant outdoor work—building and maintaining trails in Colorado, requiring physical stamina and effective teamwork. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the outdoors, problem-solving skills, and readiness for backcountry adventures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform physical requirements of trail work.
• S-212 Wildfire Chainsaw Certification preferred.
• Wilderness First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out project instructions and perform skilled and non-skilled trail work.
• Maintain and operate tools and equipment.
• Communicate safety concerns to the Trails Crew Leader.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Small power tools

Job description

At Timberline TrailCraft, we are committed to creating trail experiences that elevate the holistic well-being of individuals, communities, and Mother Earth. This promise to our planet, our clients, and ourselves inspires us to be imaginative, resourceful, collaborative, and smart in approach. It is for this reason that we design and build diverse trails that appeal to all ages and abilities of users while ensuring we are environmentally responsible stewards of the land.

The Trails Crewmember position is an exciting and adventurous opportunity to work in crew building and maintaining trail projects. Featuring opportunities for travel in Colorado, the Trails Crewmember is responsible for carrying out project instructions, performing skilled and non-skilled trail work, and producing a timely and high-quality completed project. Timberline TrailCraft seeks an individual that demonstrates passion for trail building and the outdoors.

Travel is frequent, typically requiring employees to be on the road five days per week. We are seeking an individual that demonstrates passion for trail building and the outdoors, and that is motivated to continue trail building education through conferences, reading, and certifications. For job sites over one hour from home, Timberline will provide a per diem as some jobs will require Crewmembers to live on the job site. When lodging is not available, Crewmembers will be expected to camp on site. Depending on the job and arrangement, that lodging may range from staying in tents, RV, a house, etc. Evening and weekend travel to home is an option when realistic for the Crewmember.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Meets and exceeds management and client expectations through excellent trail work
• Communicate all safety concerns, work concerns, and other pertinent information to the Trails Crew Leader
• Effectively comply with Timberline’s guidelines in emergency situations, following protocols and communication requirements
• Read, understand, and implement certain plans and schematics
• Maintains and/or operates tools and equipment; including hand tools, small power tools, and chainsaws
• Performs unskilled and, as training and experience allows semi-skilled work in a responsible manner
• Assists with routine equipment maintenance, particularly sharpening and re-hanging of hand tools
• Works full days in the backcountry without regular access to amenities
• Performs other functions as assigned

Requirements:

• Be willing to travel considerably throughout Colorado
• Must be willing to work away from home for weeks at a time
• Demonstrated ability to perform the varied physical requirements of trail work
• This job requires a uniform and the use of personal protective equipment as well as adherence to all safety rules and policies. This will include back country first aid and bear safety training
• Creative, pro-active problem-solving skills
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Must pass background check consisting of employment history, personal/professional references, MVR, and criminal record
• High degree of interpersonal skills, as Crewmember will be with other crewmembers for long periods of time
• Must be highly adaptable to the kinds of change and hardships that comes along with working outside in remote locations
• S-212 Wildfire Chainsaw Certification preferred
• Wilderness First Aid training
• Bilingual in English-Spanish a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (request help when lifting heavier things)
• Depending on the job, this position could require back-country camping, hiking for miles with a day pack, and dealing with all weather conditions
• This job, at a minimum, requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and control of heavy equipment

Job Summary

• Position Title: Trails Crewmember
• Reports to: Trails Crew Leader
• Department: Trails
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 1+ years
• Career Level: Non-manager (non-exempt), temporary position
• Salary: $21.50 – $27.50 per hour, DOE.
• Hours: 40+