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Job Title: Mountain Bike Trail Crew
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $17.50 to $19.10+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience
- Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.
Job Summary:
Responsible for the renovation of the existing biking and hiking trail system. Will also work with the other members of the trail crew to complete the construction of a new mountain bike trail system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Be aware of trail conditions and perform maintenance as necessary, especially after rain.
- Use hand tools to finish machine-built trails
- Works with Trail Crew Foreman and Lead members on weekly planning and daily tasks.
- Able to work long hours in an outdoor environment
- Able to lift and carry 75 pounds
- Trail duties include digging, raking, hauling dirt, rocks, and other materials, and tree removal.
- Reveg at work sites
- Able to work collaboratively with other team members to reach desired result.
- Understands mountain firefighting reporting and Forest Service Protocol.
- Understands 911 activation.
- Communication with other departments.
Other Duties as Assigned:
- This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
- Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
- This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.
Personal Attributes:
- Is honest and has the highest integrity
- Is able to handle and manage confidential information
- Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
- Follows established policies and procedures
- Is supportive of Core Values
- Sets the example for others and is above reproach
- Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
- Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
- Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
- Is flexible with hours and days of work
- Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week
- Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life
Basic Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be able to lift and carry items up to 75 lbs.
- Must have a valid US Driver’s License
- High School degree or equivalent
- Bending, reaching, climbing
- Pushing/Pulling
- Prolonged standing
- Eye/hand coordination
- Visual concentration on equipment
- Concentrated reading and writing
- Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)
- Peripheral, color, and depth vision
- Extended periods of outdoor exposure
- Extreme cold
- Extreme heat and sun exposure
- Variation in temperature from hot to cold
- Biking Level: Intermediate
- Must provide own bike and helmet.
- This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication
Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
- Knowledge of Copper Mountain
- Previous experience building mountain bike trails
