Full-Time Travel Hand Worker
Quick answer
Rock Solid Trail Contracting is hiring a travel-based, full-time Hand Worker in Copper Harbor, Michigan, paying $20-$22/hr to perform year-round trail construction and maintenance.
- Role
- Full-Time Travel Hand Worker
- Organization
- Rock Solid Trail Contracting
- Location
- Copper Harbor, Michigan (with mandatory travel between states)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $20-22/hr
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Rock Solid Trail Contracting is hiring a Full-Time Travel Hand Worker to perform essential trail maintenance and construction tasks across various states. The role involves physical labor including clearing brush, shaping trail tread, and assembling boardwalks using hand and power tools. Employees are expected to live on the road for at least 11 months of the year while working in a team-oriented environment. This is a hands-on position requiring the ability to work in diverse outdoor weather conditions.
What you'll do
- Haul tools and materials to and from job sites.
- Remove roots and brush from trail corridors.
- Shape trail tread using manual hand tools.
- Operate power equipment including chainsaws and compactors.
- Assemble boardwalks and timber bridges.
What it takes
- Enthusiasm for mountain biking.
- Ability to travel and live on the road 11 months per year.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Ability to lift 75lbs repeatedly.
- Experience working in a team environment.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health insurance available after 90 days
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office/field-based role that requires mandatory travel between states and living on the road for at least 11 months of the year.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays between $20 and $22 per hour, depending on your prior experience.
What are the primary physical requirements for this job?
You must be able to perform manual labor, lift over 75lbs repeatedly, move over uneven terrain, and work outdoors in all weather conditions for 40 hours per week.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should visit https://rocksolidtrails.com/prospective-employees to submit their application and should mention they found the posting on the Conservation Job Board.
How to apply
Apply directly on Rock Solid Trail Contracting's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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