Professional Trail Crew

Professional Trail Builders & Apprenticeships​

Recon Trail Design wants you to join our fun and growing trail crew! Our exciting 2026 season of conservation work includes new trail construction, boardwalk construction, and stonework projects in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Western Maine, and the coast of Maine.

Position Location: In-Field 100%, travel is required to potential work sites throughout ME & NH

Terms: 6-month: April - Oct and 3-month: June - Aug, flexible start/end dates

Time Requirements: Full-time and part-time seasonal positions available, overnight travel required

Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience, paid holidays & job completion bonuses

To Apply: visit www.recontraildesign.com/jobs

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Recon Trail Crew

Our trail crew works a regular Mon-Fri schedule with crew terms of 3 and 6-months with opportunities for advancement. We strive to create sustainable jobs in trail work with good pay and normal hours for entry-level, those looking for the next step after traditional trail crew experiences, or skilled trailworkers. Seasonal housing options available, with crew housing or camping provided on projects requiring long-distance travel.

Job Responsibilities

Successful applicants will possess proven trail construction skills, ability to maintain high standards of quality, and a positive, team-focused mindset. Responsibilities include building and maintaining recreational trails with various hand tools, mechanized trail construction, rigging and chainsaw work in remote locations, and working with various partners and organizations.

• Focus on safety, teamwork, communication, and high-quality service
• Knowledge of current trail building techniques and demonstrated ability to implement
• Ability to provide high quality customer service and work outputs with minimal supervision
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather conditions

• Two or more seasons of trail work experience
• Good physical fitness with ability to hike up to 6 miles and lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Experience backcountry camping, and ability to camp if required
• Knowledge of, and ability to, uphold Leave No Trace standards and practices
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and reliable transportation
• Willingness and ability to travel, camp, and work some weekends
• Overnight travel is required for 2026 project locations
• Commitment and ability to maintain a smoke and drug-free work environment

• A bachelor’s degree and/or relevant experience in natural science or conservation
• Experience in carpentry and/or masonry, willing to train
• Experience operating machinery and rigging for trail work, willing to train
• Safe operation of chainsaw with experience in trail clearing
• Valid outdoor medical certification, first-aid and CPR

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We believe a diverse and equitable workplace is a strong and productive workplace

Recon Trail Design, LLC is an equal opportunity employer

All are welcome and encouraged to apply!

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“Where Recreation & Conservation Meet”

Based in Western Maine & Mount Washington Valley, Recon Trail Design, LLC is a full-service firm specializing in recreational trail planning, design, construction, and education. Our work specializes in non-motorized recreational trail design and construction, including ADA/ABA-spec design, mountain bike trails, boardwalks and bridges. We practice a conservation-focused approach to trail work on every project.