Master Trail Builder

• Approximately 40 hours a week
• • • Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm.
      • Seasonal mid-April through November 15th.
      • Year Round
      • Contracted Labor
    • Minimal starting pay – $32/hr.
    • Bonus incentive.
  • Who We Are Looking For:

• The Candidate for Highland Trails Master Builder will have experience building and maintaining trails, equipment operation of excavators and skid steers, and have the ability to lead a group of Apprentice and Journeyman trail builders. Strong bike handling skills are a must. The role will include, but is not limited to:

• • •  5 Years building and maintaining all styles and levels of trails.
      • Technical
      • Freeride
      • Wood features construction and maintenance.
      • All terrain types.
    • Operate machinery to build and maintain trails.
    • Lead a team of apprentice and Journeyman Level one and Level two trail builders.
    • Ability to work and plan strategy with other team leaders.
• Skills Required
  • Level Two Journeyman.
  • Design all levels and styles of mountain bike trails from start to finish.
    • Use of GPS, Clinometer, etc., to assist in mapping trail alignments.
    • Bike Park trails, municipal parks, private landowners.
    • Experience building trails in varied conditions, terrain profiles and terrain types.
  • Ability to act as a Project Lead and manage:
    • Apprentice trail builders.
    • Level One and Level Two Journeyman builders.
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people.
  • Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision.
  • Must know how to safely use a chainsaw and cut large trees.
  • Highland Mountain trail knowledge is considered an asset.

Cover letter, resume and application should be submitted to:

For trail builder positions at Highland Mountain Bike Park: [email protected]

For trail builder positions at Highland Trails LLC: [email protected]