Trail Maintenance

Position
Swan Mountain Outfitters Glacier Division operates 4 horseback riding locations; 3 located in Glacier National Park and one in West Glacier which rides into Flathead National Forest. Our trail crew is a small team responsible for maintaining these trails for use by us and the public.

Current CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications preferred.

Our season runs from May - September. 

Primary Functions and Responsibilities
Trail crew works 4 days a week, 8 hours a day. 

Tasks include:

• Walking the trails and alerting management of any concerns
• Clearing drains
• Maintaining corridor per NPS standards
• Mitigate braiding
• Trail clearing
• Pick invasive species
• May assist packers in trail projects involving mules
• May assist maintenance and corral staff in various projects

Qualifications
Applicants should have experience performing trail work with either USFS, Conservation Corps, etc.

• Is competent with a chainsaw
• Is comfortable working alone in a backcountry setting
• Has great communication skills
• Can stay on task while working alone
• Can identify problems in the field and act appropriately to fix them
• Loves working outside in varying conditions

Compensation

• $160/day
• Glacier National Park employee entrance pass