Contact Name: Ross Mittelman
Company/Organization/Agency: Mesa County Public Health
Address: 510 29 1/2 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81502 United States
Email Address: ross.mittelman@mesacounty.us
Contact Phone: (970) 712-4804
Job Title: Grand Valley Trail Crew Member
Job Description: POSITION TITLE: WCCC Mesa County Trail Crew Member
SUMMARY
The Western Colorado Conservation Corps Trail Crew Member is a seasonal position responsible for conducting trail maintenance duties in Mesa County. Projects will include technical rockwork, revegetation, erosion control, tread construction, social trail closures, vegetation management, and other responsibilities as assigned. The Trail Crew Member will work with the Mesa County Trails Coordinator, WCCC staff, Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), Bureau of Land Management, US Forest Service, local municipal staff, volunteers, and members of the public.
LOCATION
The WCCC Trail Crew Member will work on all non-motorized trails throughout Mesa County, including the three main BLM managed trail systems in the Grand Valley. 2022 work will include Forest Service managed trails at higher elevations during the summer months.
COMPENSATION
Starting at $19.00/hour
PROGRAM DATES
Early May 2022-December 2022. 2023 dates will begin in February and go through November/December. If mutually agreed upon, Crew Member will return for 2023 season and beyond. Schedule will consist of 4-10-hour days, primarily Monday-Thursday from 6:30-5.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Execution
• Maintain non-motorized trails per specifications and client expectations
• Perform and inspect work for compliance with terms and specifications
• Work independently in a variety of situations
QUALIFICATIONS
• Preferred experience in trail maintenance and construction of single-track, predominantly mountain-bike, trail
• Preferred knowledge of standardized trail maintenance and construction practices, techniques, and methods set forth in documents such as BLM’s Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience
• Preferred Experience working with land management agencies and other government entities
• Preferred experience with hand tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery directly related to trail maintenance and construction
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Personable and able to work within a customer service-based environment that involves routine interaction with the public as an informational resource regarding trail safety, etiquette, navigation, wildlife impact, leave no trace ethics, etc.
• Ability to work outdoors for long hours, performing manual labor in all types of conditions
• Competency to make judgment calls in the field around necessary trail improvements and diagnose problems
• Possess a strong attention to detail
• Ability to use web-based apps to document work and record hours
• Preferred mountain biking experience with knowledge of desirable trail characteristics in the local high desert and alpine environment
• Positive attitude with versatility to adapt to a changing work environment
• Assist tool and vehicle maintenance
• U.S. Citizenship w/ required forms of identification
• Able to pass a pre-service National Criminal History check (State, Sex Offender, and Federal)
• Leader must be 21 years of age or older with clean driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, crouch, climb and squat
• Frequently required to walk on uneven or unstable surfaces
• Frequently required to hike or bike 1-4 miles a day, occasionally upwards of 8-10 miles.
• Frequently required to travel and work remotely
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequent exposure to heat and cold
• Frequently/occasionally required to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally required to mountain bike trail ride 25+ miles a day
• Occasionally required to wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Continually exposed to outside weather conditions
• May need to use GPS unit, Clinometer, or Mountain Bike (must have own mountain bike if needed)
• Willingness to camp and travel during work week
Interested? Apply Now!
To apply, please submit an updated resume and letter of interest to tweimer@mesapartners.org.
The Western Colorado Conservation Corps of Partners is an equal opportunity employer. This program is available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
Job Start Date: 5/9/2022
Application Deadline: 5/9/2022
Additional Information: Flexible start date