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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 and off-road cycling along with accessible paths in several states across the nation. The trail builder uses machines and tools to create a sustainable trail for users enjoyment. Trail builders remove foliage using a handsaw, clippers, axe or chainsaw; use a rake, hoe or shovel to smooth out and shape the trail for proper drainage; create rock armoring and bridge building in wet areas; finalize the trail by using a backpack leaf blower, tamper and operate equipment to haul supplies into the worksite including a utility vehicle (UTV) and mechanized carriers.
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, CanyCom mini hauler and tamper.
Observe and follow OSHA and company policies, safety rules and regulations.
Qualifications
Comply with work eligibility guidelines by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
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.
Able to follow instructions, safety guidelines, work with others and communicate well.
Good stamina and physical health are required.
Salary and Benefits
Hourly, based on experience with a minimum base pay of $18/hour. Work crew housing provided throughout the project. Mileage compensation from one project to the next. Opportunities for advancement. Health insurance available for full-time employees.
Application Process: Resume & references to info@dirtartisans.com
Job Start Date: 4/10/2022
Application Deadline: 6/30/2022
Additional Information: More info at www.dirtartisans.com
Resume & references to info@dirtartisans.com