Trail Technician

Location: Butte Meadows, CA.

Position: Full Time, Project Based

Pay: $17 per hour

Position Summary

Trail Labs Co is seeking to fill one project-based position for a Trail Technician to assist with design and layout of a ~35 mile mountain bike optimized trail system in Butte Meadows, CA. from May 17th to August 1st 2021.

The technician will work as part of a two person field team to perform landscape level reconnaissance, trail location and design, and flagging for a proposed 35 mile trail system. The technician must be proficient in navigating forested terrain safely, and often times for 8+ hours and in inclement weather, use of a clinometer and the ability to read and navigate with maps and GPS, and a strong understanding of sustainable trail design principals and theory, especially as they apply to mountain bike trails.

Skills related to trail design and management, trail construction, environmental management, natural resource and watershed sciences, and/or geography are preferred for this position. Candidates with a strong and demonstrated background in trails and trail work will be given preference, as will those with a positive attitude, demonstrated strong work ethic, and ability to be a good team member.

Housing may be provided for the duration of the project.

Desired Qualifications

  • A love for mountain biking and intermediate to advanced level riding abiliy

  • Comfortable working in remote areas for long periods of time

  • Ability to hike for 8+ hours

  • Experience using GPS in the field

  • Knowledge of trail design principals and theory

  • Knowledge of trail construction methods and techniques

  • Current First Aid / CPR, WFR preferred

  • Experience collecting and recording natural resource measurements

  • Ability to identify changes in natural resource conditions, such as vegetation types, soil and geology, and landform aspect

  • Ability to read and use maps and phone-based GPS

  • Experience doing trail construction and strong plus

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Start Date: 5/17/2021 (anticipated - snow pack dependent)

Application Deadline: 3/10/2021

Additional Information: This is an entry-level position and project limited. However, well qualified candidates who demonstrate an aptitude and proficiency for this position may be offered further employment on our Pro Trail Crew doing trail and bike park construction throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon. Candidates who are willing to relocate to Mt. Shasta for potential long-term employment after the project will be given additional consideration.

How to Apply

Please email the following items to Andrew Pellkofer at:  andrew@traillabsco.com

  1. Resume

  2. Letter of Interest: Please describe how you meet the qualifications and why you would like to work with us.

  3. Proof of current CPR / WFR Certification

  4. 3 References

Thank you for your interest.

Andrew Pellkofer

Owner / Operator

Trail Labs Co

408 N. Mt. Shasta Blvd.

Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067