Trail Maintenance Crew Technician

The Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative(SHARC) and The United States Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest is seeking motivated, hard-working, outdoor enthusiasts for seasonal trail crew positions. SHARC is a group committed to completing trail maintenance in the IMBA designated mountain bike ride center, Snowshoe Highlands Area Ride Center. The trail crew will implement crucial trail maintenance strategies to preserve and enhance its trail systems; it is SHARC’s goal to achieve the progression from its current IMBA Silver Level to Gold Level Ride Center Status.

SHARC is preparing for a busy 2025 trail work season; several crew member positions will be available. SHARC offers competitive wages, training opportunities, sick leave, pro-deals and a passionate work environment. If you are interested in contributing to the Wild & Wonderful trails of Pocahontas County, WV; please apply.

Job Title:

Trail Maintenance Crew Technician

Duration(Season):

April - October 2024

Job Location:

Monongahela National Forest; Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Marlinton, WV; Snowshoe, WV

Salary Range:

The hiring range for this position starts at $15/hour DOE

Deadline for Applications: Position open until March 18,2023

Job Description:
Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative has worked with local stakeholders to identify necessary trail maintenance in a variety of areas including; sustainable trail maintenance and construction while practicing environmental stewardship. Applicants are expected to be able to carry tools and daily provisions to worksites 5 miles in Backcountry territory. Varying weather and often uneven terrain can make for a dangerous worksite; following safety protocols will be expected of crew members. Training will be provided for clarification of Standard Operating Procedures; applicants who possess 2 Years of relevant experience are highly desired. Applicants shall have identified and secured housing arrangements in the Pocahontas County, WV area BEFORE official date of entry to be considered for employment.

Primary projects will include water mitigation, dry-stone masonry, tread reconstruction or rerouting, weed-eating, leaf blowing, and pruning foliage on singletrack trail systems in
Pocahontas county and surrounding areas. Applicants should be proficient with hand-tools and comfortable operating power tools. Positions are seasonal; however members can be evaluated for potential further employment based on season performance and availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years of Relevant Experience
• First Aid/CPR
• Mountain Biker

Required Qualifications

• Drivers License
• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficient in use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and GPS devices
• Have backcountry wilderness, hiking, or camping experience or other relevant undeveloped forest experience
• Possess ability to troubleshoot minor technology issues in the field
• Desire to progress in conservation and trail building career field

Schedule:

4, 10-hour days with some variability dependent on weather and special events.

There may be certain projects where Crew Members are encouraged to stay on-site; basic camping knowledge and etiquette is expected.

Crew Member Expectations:

• Skills
• Communication with other crew members and crew leaders; identifying safety hazards, awareness of daily plans, and participation in daily tailgate talks.
• Knowledge of hand tools and proper use.
• Timeliness & preparedness
• Willingness to grow and progress skills
• Abilities
• Carry up to 50lbs.
• Walk 5 miles with tools, food, & water.
• Complete tasks per request of leadership.
• Daily
• Act as subordinate to the designated Trail Maintenance Crew Lead
• Appear at the Job Site at the expected time.
• Prepared for a day of physical activity; plenty of nutrients and water.
• If crew members need medications; health concerns shall be disclosed with the crew leader.
• Proper work attire
• Dependable 8-inch Lace-Up Boots
• Ankle High Socks
• Long Pants
• Torso layers for variable weather
• Dependable Rain Coat

EOE/EEO:
PCCVB is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate against any group or individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in regards to any aspect of employment policy and practice: recruitment, testing, selection, assignment, pay, conditions of work, training, leave, overtime, promotion, discipline, demotion, and separation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15