Trails Technician

This position is contingent upon grant funding. SMT expects to know about funding status by early February 2026. Please note that we cannot make a job offer until then. 

Position Duties:

• Perform trail maintenance and construction projects alongside the Trail Crew and Volunteers, with occasional independent work. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Tread maintenance, including: drain clearing, drain construction, raking, and berm removal
  • Sign installation
  • Extensive rock work including: rock armoring, retaining walls, check dams and rock features
  • Corridor clearing with hand tools and chainsaws
  • Mountain bike feature construction including: berms, rollers, drops 
  • Construction of erosion-control features
  • Restoration projects
• Assist in the facilitation of volunteer trainings throughout the season
• Lead SMT volunteers during trail work events on proper trail construction, maintenance, and restoration techniques
• Foster a positive, fun and safe learning environment for volunteers and SMT staff
• Actively and positively engage with and educate trail users
• Perform regular tool and equipment maintenance
• Complete light administrative tasks:
  • Taking photos at project sites and uploading them to the correct folder
  • FIlling out detailed project reports

Minimum Qualifications:   

• Minimum 2 seasons of experience with trail maintenance or construction
• Valid drivers license and personal vehicle
• High level of physical fitness, and the ability to:
  • Work outside for 8-10 hours a day in challenging weather conditions
  • Work at high elevations and on steep, loose, uneven terrain
  • Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively
• Desire to perform trail work with volunteers of all ages and experience levels
• High level of flexibility and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to work as part of a team
• Intrinsic motivation and the ability to work independently, with guidance from SMT staff

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior leadership experience, or experience working with volunteers
• Knowledge of SMT and/or the trail systems that we steward is a plus, but not a requirement
• Mountain biking experience, or the desire to learn. Some projects will require biking out to the worksite
• Strong rock work skills
• Experience using chainsaws and/or cross-cut saws. Certifications are a plus, but not required. We can get you certified.

To Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@salidamountaintrails.org with “Trail Technician” in the subject line.

Application deadline: March 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and priority will be given to those received prior to February 15.