What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trail Crew Member position at Dubuque County?
JOB
The Dubuque County Trail Crew runs from approximately June 16 - July 25, 2025. Members will work up to 40 hours a week for 6 weeks. The crew is made up of 4 members and 1 leader. Crew members will meet from 7am-3:30pm daily at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta. The crew will work to complete trail improvement projects as well as other resource management projects. Trail Crew will also assist in other projects with other parks, such as Heritage Trail and other Dubuque county parks. Applicants will perform a number of duties including but not limited to; basic trail maintenance and improvement, such as lopping, clearing, construction of structures, repairing older structures and exotic plant removal. If you enjoy hard work, exercise, working in the beautiful outdoors and helping the environment, this is the job for you!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. Pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
The Dubuque County Trail Crew runs from approximately June 16 - July 25, 2025. Members will work up to 40 hours a week for 6 weeks. The crew is made up of 4 members and 1 leader. Crew members will meet from 7am-3:30pm daily at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta. The crew will work to complete trail improvement projects as well as other resource management projects. Trail Crew will also assist in other projects with other parks, such as Heritage Trail and other Dubuque county parks. Applicants will perform a number of duties including but not limited to; basic trail maintenance and improvement, such as lopping, clearing, construction of structures, repairing older structures and exotic plant removal. If you enjoy hard work, exercise, working in the beautiful outdoors and helping the environment, this is the job for you!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. Pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
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