The Trail Construction Operator is a construction-based, non-exempt, hourly paid position responsible for assisting IMBA Trail Solutions (TS) with mountain bike trail construction and operational duties. Work includes physical labor, the use of hand tools, heavy equipment operations, tool and equipment maintenance/repair, and executing projects within the outlined scope of work. A Trail Construction Operator works with the TS Director of Construction and Operations, TS Construction Manager, Project Managers, TS staff, and subcontractors. The position assumes a variable schedule depending on workload, from 0 - 50+ hours per week, 7 days a week depending on project schedules, weather and other variables. A typical work week is Mon-Fri, 45 hours a week. Extensive travel is required. While traveling lodging, ME&I and mileage are covered at or near GSA rates.
LOCATION: The Trail Construction Operator position is a remote home-based position requiring extended travel throughout the United States.
COMPENSATION: The Trail Construction Operator position has an hourly rate of $23 - $34 per hour.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT EXECUTION
Ability to operate heavy equipment in a variety of terrain with the primary machine being excavators
Ability to conduct 45 - 50+ hours manual labor per week
Ability to construct sustainable and creative mountain biking tails
Design and construct trail and features per specifications and client expectations
Provide TS Director of Construction and Operations, TS Construction Manager, and TS Project Managers with project status updates
Perform and inspect work for compliance with terms and specifications of contract
Purchase and ensure materials are on-site as needed
Work in a variety of situations including remote and urban trail construction
Ability to travel for prolonged periods of time while scheduled on projects
PERSONNEL
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
Support other TS staff in the completion of duties
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Maintain positive and professional representation of IMBA at all times
ADMINISTRATION
Assist with collecting trail data including billable units and trail length and reporting them accurately in daily logs
Implement policies, procedures, risk management protocols and safety guidelines for the Trail Solution program
BILLABLE GOAL
100% of hours devoted to contracted project tasks
REQUIREMENTS
Experience with heavy equipment operations; Specifically, excavators, bulldozers and track loaders with 1000 hours experience preferred
Experience in the mountain biking and cycling industry preferred
Intermediate to advanced MTB riding skills including the ability to ride technical trails or jump trails preferred.
Experience with the trail construction and trail maintenance preferred
Ability to take written and verbal direction from IMBA TS Management staff, Trail Solutions staff, and clients to complete project goals
Experience working in a team environment
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
Personable and able to work within a customer service based environment
Ability to work outdoors for long hours performing physical labor
Possess a strong attention to detail
Familiar with small engine and tool preventative maintenance techniques
Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Continually exposed to the outside environment in all weather conditions including heat, high humidity, cold, wind, rain, snow and freezing conditions
Continually required to work outdoors for 10+ hour shifts with no access to common facilities
Continually required to effectively communicate
Frequently required to travel and work remotely
Frequently required extended travel including driving and flying.
Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, crouch, climb, squat.
Frequently required to walk on uneven or unstable surfaces.
Frequently required to sit 10+ a day
Frequently required to hike 1- 5 miles a day
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Frequently required to lift and carry 25lbs repeatedly
Frequently required work near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.
Occasionally required to hike 8-12 miles per day
Occasionally required to mountain bike trail ride 20+ miles per day
Occasionally work in high, precarious places
Occasionally required to lift 50lbs repeatedly
Occasionally required to lift 100lbs.
Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment can be loud when working on construction projects
Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Occasionally required to differentiate between orange, pink, and red marking flags
Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: gas powered chainsaws, gas powered leaf blowers, gas powered weed whackers, gas powered Canycoms, gas powered OHV UTV's and dirt bikes, power tools, hand tools, GPS units, clinometers, and mountain bikes.
BENEFITS
IMBA provides a generous benefits package including health, dental, disability, 401(k) and paid time off.
IMBA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IMBA complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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