What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trail Maintenance position at Swan Mountain Outfitters?
Position
Swan Mountain Outfitters Glacier Division operates 4 horseback riding locations; 3 located in Glacier National Park and one in West Glacier which rides into Flathead National Forest. Our trail crew is a small team responsible for maintaining these trails for use by us and the public.
Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications preferred.
Our season runs from May - September.
Housing not provided.
Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Trail crew works 4 days a week, either Thursday-Sunday or Saturday-Tuesday.
8-10 hours a day.
Tasks include:
- Walking the trails and alerting management of any concerns
- Clearing drains
- Maintaining corridor per NPS standards
- Mitigate braiding
- Trail clearing
- Invasive species removal
- May assist packers in trail projects involving mules
- May assist maintenance and corral staff in various projects
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience performing trail work at the state or federal level (eg.USFS, Conservation Corps, etc.)
- Is competent with a chainsaw
- Is comfortable working alone in a backcountry setting
- Has great communication skills
- Can stay on task while working alone
- Can identify problems in the field and act appropriately to fix them
- Loves working outside in varying conditions
Compensation
- $160/day
Salary : $160