Trails Professional
Seeking a team member to assist on a variety of projects for the 2026 build season. Dry stone masonry/trail rock work experience required, Machine operation experience a plus. Please send cover letter and resume illustrating why you want the position to [email protected]Full-Time Private Sector
Job Location
CA, UT
Job Description
Mountain Surf Creative is looking for passionate, fun, safe, and reliable people who value hard work and tangible results to join our team. We are seeking individuals who are open to problem-solving and learning new skills and perspectives. Being part of the team at Mountain Surf Creative means doing a little bit of everything on the trail—ranging from crushing rock to installing structures, clearing corridors to hand-finishing tread, and building trails with machinery to performing small engine maintenance.Mountain Surf Creative works on diverse natural surface trail projects: hiking, shared-use, mountain bike optimized, motorized, and equestrian, all within a 12-hour drive of Quincy, CA.
Position Description
Collaborate with a team to carry out trail construction projects that inspire and connect clients and communities with their landscapes.
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
Corridor clearing using chainsaws, hand saws, pole saws, and loppers
Construction of various types of trails, both by machine and by hand
Hand shaping and finishing trail, which includes but is not limited to: raking, lopping, and compacting
Revegetation of the trail corridor to create a finished product
Rock armoring and dry-stone masonry work
Carpentry work
Tool and equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
40 hours per week – four 10-hour days typical
Qualifications, Traits, and Experience
Durable sense of humor
Experience building and maintaining various types of trails in diverse landscapes
Experience with construction machinery (excavators, track loaders, track dumpers)
Ability to identify a task and take initiative to complete it
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Respectful to yourself, coworkers, supervisors, and the surrounding public
Comfortable travelling and living away from home for extended periods
Enthusiastic about outdoor recreation
Ability to perform manual labor
Ability to lift more than 50 lbs. repeatedly
Ability to walk, stand, and remain on your feet for prolonged periods
Ability to work outside in extreme heat, cold, rain, and other adverse weather conditions
Correctly wear personal protective gear
Move safely over uneven terrain
Driver's License and reliable personal transportation
Compensation
Hourly rate $25-$35 commensurate with experience, prevailing wage when applicable
Per diem for lodging and M&IE while traveling outside of Quincy, CA area
Mileage reimbursement for mobilization
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing why you want to work with Mountain Surf Creative to [email protected]. Subject line: “Trails Professional – ‘Your Last Name’”
You can learn more about Mountain Surf Creative at www.mountainsurfcreative.com and on Instagram @mountainsurfcreative
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