What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trail Technician position at U S National Whitewater Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Trail Building Technicians at the Whitewater Center are responsible for sustaining and developing the Trail System. The Whitewater Center conserves and maintains 1,300 acres of land in Charlotte, NC with over 30 miles of developed, mixed-use trails. This is an on-site, full-time, hourly, benefits eligible position that reports directly to the Trail Maintenance Manager.
Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of trail maintenance and construction as assigned by the Trail Maintenance Manager.
- Responsibilities include building of new segments of mixed-use trail as well as performing rehabilitation and restoration on existing trail.
- Clean, repair, and construct drainage systems
- Help with the installation of log and rock retainer bars and steps.
- Construct and inspect bridges and other man-made elements.
- Maintain trail features such as causeways, riprap and rock armor structures, and cribbing trail tread.
- Comply with department and company policies including standards for work quality, safety, and operations.
- Regularly assist the Race Manager and Events team with the planning, preparation, and execution of trail races and events.
- Assist other teams with projects and assignments as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Physical Demands
Benefits
Overview of Department
The Facilities Department is responsible for facility maintenance, water quality, construction, landscaping, and trail development. The department oversees inspections, repairs, maintenance, and safety of the Whitewater Center’s activities and infrastructure.
Working at Whitewater
Whitewater’s mission is rooted in the belief that we all share a genetic code that compels us to play outside and share these experiences with others. This mission is accomplished through promoting access and opportunities to play outside and bring people together. Our approach is simple : Make it compelling and easy to engage with nature and invite others to join.
Legal Disclosures
The Whitewater Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Whitewater Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
NOTICE : Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Whitewater Center is an employer that participates in the E-Verify program.
