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Trail Maintenance at Swan Mountain Outfitters

West Glacier, Montana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

160.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

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Skills

Trail Maintenance, Chainsaw Competence, Backcountry Work, Communication Skills, Problem Identification, Invasive Species Removal, Trail Clearing, NPS Standards Compliance

Industry

Travel Arrangements

Description

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, 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 with either USFS, Conservation Corps, etc. We are looking for someone who: 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

Responsibilities

The trail crew is responsible for maintaining trails for horseback riding and public use. This includes tasks such as clearing drains, maintaining trail corridors, and mitigating braiding.