Trails Crew Leader (Transportation)

Trails Crew Leader
At Timberline TrailCraft we are committed to creatingtrail experiences that elevate the holistic well-being of individuals, communities, and Mother Earth. This promise to our planet, our clients, and ourselves inspires us to beimaginative, resourceful, collaborative, and smartin approach. It is for this reason that we design and build diverse trails that appeal to all ages and abilities of user, while ensuring we are environmentally responsible stewards of the land.
The Trails Crew Leader position is an exciting and adventurous opportunity to manage the crew responsible for building and maintaining trail projects. Featuring opportunities for travel in Colorado, the Trails Crew Leader is responsible for the execution of the project, management of the crew members, and reporting to the Trails Project Manager to ensure a timely and high-quality completed project.
Timberline Landscaping seeks an individual that demonstrates passion for trail building and the outdoors, and that is willing to continue trail building education through conferences, reading, and obtaining certifications. This position starts on March 22nd and ends around October 29th (as weather and work availability allows). There is potential for winter work.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for supervising crew membersCollects and ensures proper timekeeping of field personnelOversees daily operations in the fieldTrains, directs, and motivates crew to meet and exceed client expectationsProvides direction and hands-on assistance to increase efficiency and effectively equip crew membersMakes basic repairs to equipment in the backcountryEnsures that employees assigned are trained in the duties delegated to them and strictly enforce safety in all aspects of operationsExecutes compliance with applicable laws concerning trail building, including stormwater managementKeeps up with paperwork to ensure proper documentationRegularly communicates with Trails Project Manager to receive instructions on the SOW. In addition, the Crew Leader must communicate all safety concerns, work concerns, and other pertinent information to the TPMEffectively manage emergency situations, following Timberline protocols and communication requirements
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (request help when lifting heavier things)Depending on the job, this position could require back-country camping, hiking for miles with a day pack, and dealing with all weather conditionsThis job, at a minimum, requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and control of heavy equipmentRead, understand, and implement plans and schematicsMaintain and/or operate tools and equipment, including hand tools, small power tools, and chainsawsPerforms other functions as assigned