MB - Summer Trail Crew (Summer 2026)

With the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our employees make the Moonlight Basin experience come alive.  If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Moonlight Basin is looking for you.  

At Moonlight Basin our Mantra is Motivation, Opportunity, Organization, Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer our Associates an inclusive, rewarding, fun, work environment, with endless opportunity to provide the highest levels of service and experience positive teamwork.  

Summer season runs May through October

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Trail Crew Manager, a Trail Crew Member performs trail maintenance and trail building tasks. The Trail Crew Member is part of a 2-3 person crew working throughout Moonlight Basin to maintain, improve, and construct new trail.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Building and Maintenance On Trails including:

• Perform trail maintenance on trails including brushing, lopping, tread repair using loppers, chainsaws, McLeod’s, Pulaski’s, pick mattocks and shovels.
• Construct drainage features using dry stone masonry
• Construct new trails using sustainable trail techniques
• Completes trail work in a timely and efficient manner
• Follows established protocol to ensure that project work quality remains consistent and meets Moonlight Basin standards
• Maintain tools and equipment in accordance with established procedures
• Adhere to safety protocols to ensure safety of self and others in the field
• Follows all employee and safety handbook guidelines 

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• 1 Year of trail work experience preferred
• Saw Certificate – A or equivalent experience. Training can be provided. 
• Valid Driver's License Required
• First Aid & CPR

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working Conditions

• Physically demanding  field work environment, generally 4 day, 10 hour work days per week. 
• Work with moving mechanical equipment (i.e. tools, chainsaws, mcleods, pulaskis, pick mattocks)
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with unpredictable weather
• Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time

Physical Requirements

• Work 8-1 hours a day with time spent in all weather conditions commonly found in southwest Montana. 
• Ability to use various hand tools and non-motorized equipment to assist in maintaining trails, trail signs and activity equipment.
• Physically demanding work environment
• Work with moving mechanical equipment (i.e. tools, chainsaws, mcleods, pulaskis, pick mattocks)
• Ability to hike 1-5 miles carrying work equipment to and from trail job sites
• Ability to work in an environment with unpredictable weather
• Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Use of hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects and tools
• Reach with hands and arms
• Walk, climb, or balance and stoop
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to converse and exchange accurate information while working in the field
• Vision ability requirements include the ability to inspect, identify, observe, and assess situational work environments both close up and at a distance.
• Endurance to conduct fieldwork in remote settings under strenuous conditions
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. over rough terrain and hike for an extended length of time in all summer field conditions including rain, snow, high winds, and heat.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• End-of-Season bonus
• Associate Appreciation bonus
• Complimentary meal per shift
• End-of-Season discounts on retail
• Employee Housing offered in Big Sky

DISCLAIMER:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this classification.  It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Team members need to request reasonable accommodations from their manager and/or human resources.

By applying, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities, competencies, disclaimer and other requirements as outlined in this job description.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.