Trail Crew Worker TEMP

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Overview Natural Resources is looking for a Trail Crew Worker TEMP to join our team!Our mission is to establish, protect, and manage significant regional parks and open lands providing quality outdoor recreational opportunities and stewardship of natural resource values. We are committed to fostering a sense of community and appreciation for the natural and agricultural heritage of Larimer County for present and future generations.Are you interested in helping us further our mission? Then apply today!This is a temporary position. This position may work some weekends. Responsibilities Specifically, this position:

• Constructs and maintains trails including cleaning drainage structures, clearing corridors, removing berm, filling in erosion, moving rocks, removing down trees, outsloping tread, and other trail-related tasks.
• Constructs related structures such as retaining walls, stairs, fences, and safety railings.
• Leads and guides volunteer groups in proper trail maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assists in a variety of natural resource management projects.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in the performance of assigned tasks including all-terrain vehicles, four-wheel drive vehicles, and tractors with associated implements, chain saws, and hand and power tools.
• Installs signs and assists with landscape and re-vegetation projects.To view the full job description, visit We are looking for a candidate that will:
  • Learn the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trail maintenance and construction including walk-behind track loaders.
  • Use trail building techniques including water bars, switchbacks, rock walls, and related structures.
  • Have experience in construction.
  • Have knowledge of landscaping techniques.
  • Operate power and hand tools in construction and maintenance projects.
  • Use safe work practices and procedures. Qualifications All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
    • High School Diploma or GED required.
    • Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.BenefitsFor all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit . Supplemental Information An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests, will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed. Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

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