Trail Crew Member

Tahoe Rim Trail Association Trail Crew Member

Since 1981, the Tahoe Rim Trail Association has championed recreation in the Tahoe Basin. Today, the TRTA maintains and enhances a world-class 200-mile trail system with over half a million annual users. The organization implements a variety of programming to teach users sustainable trail use practices, connect the public with the outdoors to create lifelong stewards and mitigate the impacts of trail users on the trail and landscape so everyone can enjoy the Tahoe Rim Trail today and in the future.

POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting Structure: This role reports to the Trail Crew Leader.
Location: Stateline, NV
Job Classification: Temporary Full-time, non-exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Trail Crew Leader, TRTA Trail Crew members will implement trail assessment, maintenance, and construction activities. As needed, crew members will work as an independent unit alongside volunteer and conservation corps crews. This position is scheduled from May 12, 2025 through October 24, 2025.

Position Responsibilities

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
• Perform trail maintenance projects utilizing various trail tools including hand tools such as McLeods, Pulaskis, shovels, crosscuts, chainsaws, griphoists, and drills.
• Construct and maintain the trail to TRTA/US Forest Service standards, including tread construction, drainage structures, and construction of steps, turns, bridges, switchbacks, etc.
• Assist the TRTA Crew leader in maintaining and tracking trail-building tools, gear, vehicles, and equipment to ensure safe operations
• Participate as a Crew Leader in volunteer workdays and camps, providing technical and managerial skills as needed to ensure the success of projects to established standards
• Provide photographs and videos of work in progress and completed
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have at least one season of experience working on trails.
• Current first aid certification with CPR/AED, or receive certification before June 1, 2025
• Past environmental education, outdoor leadership, or conservation experience
• Experience with working in the backcountry and LNT skills
• Ability to work effectively as a part of a team
• A current driver’s license and clean driving record with no major infractions
• Ability to pass a full background check

Additionally, preferred candidates will possess:

• USFS Chainsaw and/or Crosscut Operator certification
• Moderate to advanced technical trail building skills
• Wilderness First Aid or higher certification

Physical Demands

• Ability to hike and camp in the backcountry for up to several days at a time at various elevations carrying up to 55 lbs
• Ability to perform physical trail construction and maintenance tasks using a variety of trail tools, at times, in adverse conditions
• Ability to work in the field for up to ten hours daily

Schedule and Location

The TRTA office is based out of Stateline, NV. Work projects will start from the TRTA office unless other arrangements are made and approved by the Trail Operations Director. The TRTA Trail Crew will work 10-hour workdays. Many projects will require overnights in the field due to the remote nature of the work. In addition to being paid for hours worked at the project site, paid hours on overnight hitches will include travel time to and from worksites from the office/campsites each day. Time spent at camp on the crew member’s own time is not paid.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly rate of $20.00-$25.00/hour depending on experience level.
• Paid holidays for all holidays observed by the TRTA during the term of employment.
• Accrued sick leave at the rate of one-half day (4 hours) per month.
• Paid leave for the week of the 4th of July.
• Field expenses compensated during overnight projects.
• Option to borrow field gear for the season.
• Outdoor industry pro deals.
• $200 gear allowance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tahoe Rim Trail Association provides all employees and applicants with equal employment opportunities. It prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 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.