Bike Park Trail Crew Operator

Snowshoe Mountain Resort
401(k)
United States, West Virginia, Durbin
Apr 01, 2025
Seasonal (Seasonal) Summer 2025! Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks! Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Pay: $15.75 per hour Start Date: Mid-May with positions available through the summer season Seasonal: This position is available from Late May to the Beginning of October, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays Employee Perks: Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent. Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes! Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage while employed 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18 Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations. Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more! Why Work with Us? To build, repair, and maintain Bike Park trails utilizing heavy equipment including but not limited to excavators, skid steers, dozers, etc. in accordance with the goals and objectives set forth by the trail crew foreman. Job Responsibilities: Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and proper ratings. Constructs go-arounds on blue, black, and double black diamond trails for riders needing alternative paths. Manages water drainage to reduce erosion and enhance sustainability. Finishes trail work by clearing debris, seeding disturbed areas, and maintaining features. Performs manual labor and operates heavy equipment, ensuring safety and conducting regular inspections. Monitors bike park for hazards and coordinates with the team on trail closures, repairs, and signage. Ensures new trails and features are signed off by the bike park and patrol managers before opening. Maintains safety discussions, supports races and events, and assists with other bike park operations as needed. Education: High School Diploma or GED Driving: Have a valid Driver's license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program Preferred Experience: Must be an Downhill Mountain Biker and have the ability to ride all levels of trails in the Bike Park- minimum required Well versed in all aspects of cross-country biking to meet demands of growing sport. 2 years previous trail building and maintenance experience, preferably in a bike park environment. 2 years previous heavy equipment, chainsaws and power tools experience. Basic computer skills. Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience operating a variety of heavy equipment in a trail building capacity All Information above is subject to change at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.