Summer Trail Crew- Private Club

Wasatch Peaks Ranch LLC•Morgan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The trail crew position is a summer seasonal position. Trail crew members will conduct a wide variety of mountain operation tasks. This position will require working outside in a variety of weather conditions and a high level of fitness is necessary. This is an hourly position regularly scheduled at 40 hours a week.

Requirements

Safety equipment is required (metal or reinforced toe footwear)
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
A willingness to safely do whatever task is needed to get the job done.
Solid decision-making skills.
The ability to hike in steep terrain with packs weighing up to 50 pounds and lift/carry equipment and materials weighing 70 pounds or more.
Walking through and working in uneven and rugged terrain and tolerate inclement weather.
Comfortable operating a variety of hand and power tools up to 10 hours a day.
Safely operate company vehicles including trucks, side-by-sides and snowmobiles
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be willing to follow WPR policies and procedures.
Must be 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Use two-way radios and emergency contact options.
Give and follow verbal and written instructions.
Visually inspect all areas for safety and risk.
Operate equipment for several hours at a time in challenging weather conditions.
Retrieve, read, and interpret information from technical sources.
Stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, twist, turn, bend, kneel, and balance for extended amounts of time.
Lift up to 50lbs frequently, 25lbs occasionally, 10lbs constantly.
Maintains neat and professional experience and always observes personal cleanliness rules.
Self-motivated.
Member and guest-service oriented.
Acts professionally.
Displays a positive attitude toward all (staff, members, guests).
Courteous towards others.
Demonstrates a willingness to help others.
Always acts ethically.
Works well in a team environment.
Being creative and proactive.
Must be aware and able to abide by safety practices.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Wears a clean and presentable uniform.
Ability to exercise good judgement under pressure.
Can prioritize needs and effectively manage resources.
Knowledgeable about and consistently follows policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fire mitigation and containment preferred.
Working knowledge of landscaping and power tools.
Prior experience on ski patrol, firefighting, trail building, or mountain operations required.
EMT training or some medical training required.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of mountain operations/patrol tasks.
Uses chainsaws, brush cutters and hand saws to thin forest and make trails.
Digs holes and installs signposts and fixed area boundary posts.
Builds and paints signs, flag rope and other tasks as necessary to prepare for winter operations.
Installs wind fencing and other on-mountain projects.
Assists with lift and Avalauncher installation as needed.
Installs bomb trams and other snow safety infrastructure.
Maintains and sharpens equipment as necessary.
Provides medical care to mountain employees and construction workers.
Trains and operates as on-call wildland firefighters.