Trail Maintenance
Swan Mountain Outfitters•West Glacier, MT
5d
About The Position
Swan Mountain Outfitters Glacier Division operates 4 horseback riding locations; 3 located in Glacier National Park and one in West Glacier which rides into Flathead National Forest. Our trail crew is a small team responsible for maintaining these trails for use by us and the public. Our season runs from May - September. Housing not provided. Trail crew works 4 days a week, 8-10 hours a day.
Requirements
- Applicants should have experience performing trail work with either USFS, Conservation Corps, etc.
- Is competent with a chainsaw
- Is comfortable working alone in a backcountry setting
- Has great communication skills
- Can stay on task while working alone
- Can identify problems in the field and act appropriately to fix them
- Loves working outside in varying conditions
Nice To Haves
- Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Walking the trails and alerting management of any concerns
- Clearing drains
- Maintaining corridor per NPS standards
- Mitigate braiding
- Trail clearing
- Invasive species removal
- May assist packers in trail projects involving mules
- May assist maintenance and corral staff in various projects
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