Contact Name: Sara Gatewood
Company/Organization/Agency: Dirt Artisans
Address: 2335 Buttermilk Crossing, Suite 335, Crescent Springs, KY 41017 United States
Email Address: info@dirtartisans.com
Contact Phone: (513) 484-3164
Job Title: Traveling Trail Builder
Job Description: Traveling Trail Builder Dirt Artisans Trail Company designs, builds and maintains natural surface trails for hiking, trail running & mountain biking along with accessible natural paths in several states across the nation. Trail builders operate machines and hand tools to create a sustainable trail for users enjoyment. Trail builders remove foliage, shape the trail for proper drainage and technical features, create rock armoring and bridge building and operate equipment to haul supplies. Responsibilities and Duties Be able to travel and live away from home for extended periods of time. Physically fit, strong, agile and dexterous. Enjoy working outdoors in forests or fields and be prepared for weather changes. Mindful and comfortable in nature, including wildlife and terrain with possible exposure to ticks, noxious weeds and steep side slopes. Possess good stamina to be able to hike into the worksite, pick up, carry and use equipment/tools/rocks, capable to stand and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time and work an average of 8-10 hours/day. Safely operate and maintain hand tools, such as an axe, rake, hoe, shovel, handsaw, hammer and loppers. Capable of learning to safely use power tools, such as a drill, chainsaw and backpack leaf blower along with operating machines including a UTV, mini hauler and tamper. Observe and follow company and government policies and health and safety rules and guidelines. Qualifications Comply with work eligibility guidelines by completing the required I-9 form. High School Diploma or GED. Maintain proof of a valid Driver’s License, acceptable motor vehicle record and personal transportation to the jobsite locations and for personal use throughout the project. Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster records and capable to follow ongoing and updated health and safety guidelines within the communities we travel through, live and work. Experience is not essential: we will train motivated applicants; you will need to learn new skills and show consistent improvement upon those skills to safely operate tools, equipment and complete job tasks correctly and efficiently. Proficient in the skills to follow instructions, communicate effectively, work well with others and adhere to safety guidelines. Good stamina and physical health are required. Salary and Benefits Hourly, based on experience with a minimum base pay of $20/hour. Higher pay for experienced trail building machine operators. Work crew housing provided or housing per diem for employees who manage all personal housing needs. Mileage compensation. Opportunities for advancement. Health insurance available for full-time employees. Application Process: Resume & references to info@dirtartisans.com
Job Start Date: 5/25/2022
Application Deadline: 7/31/2022
Additional Information: Company Website: www.dirtartisans.com Send questions, resume & references to info@dirtartisans.com