Trail Crew Technician

Seasonal RESORT OVERVIEW Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer. BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?: Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests. POSITION SUMMARY: Sugarbush Resort is looking for trail crew members to assist with cutting and maintaining Sugarbush’s trail network. This position will also assist in other resort projects as required. Trail Crew Technician is a laborer who ideally loves the outdoors and will assist a Trail Crew Technician Lead in clearing brush as it's cut. Shifts are four 10-hour days, Monday- Thursday 6:30am-5pm. This position is full-time seasonal until the end of October, with a starting wage of $18.50/hour. RESPONSIBILITIES: Clear, mark, and maintain trails using hand and power tools (shovels, rakes, chainsaws, weed whackers, brush cutters) in compliance with Sugarbush Safety Policies. Rake, fertilize, grass seed and mulch terrain when necessary. Install and maintain drainage ditches & culverts on trails. Build and maintain wooden structures as required. Operate ATV safely & responsibly to and from work site. Load and unload equipment and materials from vehicles and trailers. Communicate with management and coworkers on project specifications and timelines. Maintain tools and notify management of required repair. May be required to train and work with specialized equipment and tools. Assist in other resort projects. Interaction with guests to provide service, solicit feedback, or enforce safety policies. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a minimum of 18 years old. Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must have experience with power tools such as chainsaws or brush cutters. Must be able to lift above shoulder level, use hands for grasping and manipulating for long periods of time, and perform very heavy work involving exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and lesser weights more often. Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, i.e., rain, snow, wind, cold and/or heat. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must be able to stand on uneven ground, move quickly and efficiently to different worksites on foot or equipment including snowmobiles and ATVs., and climb stairs and/or ladders Must be able to communicate effectively on the telephone, 2-way radios, and in person. Must have excellent vision or the use of prescribed lenses. Must have exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check. Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer. E-Verify Participation Right to Work