Trail Construction Operator

International Mountain Bicycling Association

Trail Construction Operator responsible for mountain bike trail construction and operational duties. Remote position with extensive travel throughout the United States.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $23 - $34 per hourWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Trail Construction Operator is a construction-based position responsible for assisting IMBA Trail Solutions (TS) with mountain bike trail construction and operational duties.
Work includes physical labor, the use of hand tools, heavy equipment operations, tool and equipment maintenance/repair, and executing projects within the outlined scope of work.
Works with the TS Director of Construction and Operations, TS Construction Manager, Project Managers, TS staff, and subcontractors.
A typical work week is Mon-Fri, 45 hours a week.
Extensive travel is required. While traveling lodging, ME&I and mileage are covered at or near GSA rates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with heavy equipment operations; Specifically, excavators, bulldozers and track loaders with 1000 hours experience preferred.
Experience in the mountain biking and cycling industry preferred.
Intermediate to advanced MTB riding skills including the ability to ride technical trails or jump trails preferred.
Experience with the trail construction and trail maintenance preferred.
Ability to take written and verbal direction from IMBA TS Management staff, Trail Solutions staff, and clients to complete project goals.
Experience working in a team environment.
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
Personable and able to work within a customer service based environment.
Ability to work outdoors for long hours performing physical labor.
Possess a strong attention to detail.
Familiar with small engine and tool preventative maintenance techniques.
Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

Comp & perks

IMBA provides a generous benefits package including health, dental, disability, 401(k) and paid time off.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Excavator OperationBulldozer OperationTrack Loader OperationTrail ConstructionTrail MaintenancePhysical LaborTool MaintenancePreventative Maintenance Techniques

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCustomer Service OrientationAttention to Detail

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Valid Driver's License