Trail Solutions Hand Crew

Posted by IMBA on 05/19/2026

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Bike

Job Categories: Operations

Company Type: Retail

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Required Experience: 0 - 1 year

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $20-$30/hr

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Employee May Telecommute: Yes

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Job Description & Requirements

 

 Are you passionate about shaping world-class trails and working outdoors in some of the most scenic locations across the United States? IMBA Trail Solutions is seeking a driven and experienced Trail Solutions Handcrew. 

Position Summary 

Execute trail construction projects that inspire and connect communities. This is a construction-based, year-round, hourly paid position responsible for assisting IMBA Trail Solutions with mountain bike trail construction and operational duties. This is a hands-on, field-based role ideal for a motivated individual who thrives in outdoor environments and has a strong background in trail building. 

As a Trail Solutions Handcrew you will have the opportunity to build a wide variety of projects from carving singletrack in alpine forests to shaping jump lines in Appalachian clay, building urban bike parks to blazing trails in Nevada's backcountry—our work spans the full spectrum of terrain and creativity. As part of our construction team, you’ll travel across the country, immersing yourself in ecosystems and communities that most people only dream of experiencing. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of riding, one trail and one community at a time, leaving behind a legacy built from the ground up. 

This position involves extensive travel (approximately 10 months a year) across diverse landscapes. During travel, all lodging, meals and incidentals (M&IE), mileage, and airfare are covered. You'll work closely with Trail Solutions staff, subcontractors, and clients to bring exceptional trail projects to life. 

Location 

This is a remote-based position with regular and extended travel across the United States required. 

Compensation and Benefits 

• Hourly Range: $20.00 - $30.00, commensurate with experience 
• Industry Leading Health and dental insurance 
• 401(k) plan with employer match 
• Annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) 
• Paid time off and sick leave 
• Per diem for lodging and M&IE while traveling 
• Mileage and airfare reimbursement 
• Cell phone reimbursement 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform manual labor for 45+ hours per week in demanding outdoor environments. 
• Build sustainable, innovative, and high-quality mountain bike and shared-use trails. 
• Design and construct trails and features according to project specifications and client expectations. 
• Provide regular project status updates to the Trail Solutions Director of Construction and Operations and Trail Solutions Construction Project Manager. 
• Inspect work for quality and ensure compliance with contract terms and technical requirements. 
• Manage and coordinate the delivery and staging of materials to meet project needs. 
• Adapt to diverse work settings, including both remote backcountry and urban trail construction sites. 
• Commit to extended travel for the duration of assigned projects, often in varying environmental conditions. 

 

Qualifications and Core Competencies 

Required Skills & Experience 

• Proven experience in construction, ideally within outdoor infrastructure or trail building projects. 
• Understanding of construction processes, means, and methods. 
• Familiarity with construction management software platforms. 
• Strong communication, and personnel management abilities. 
• Ability to think strategically and maintain a big-picture focus while managing day-to-day operations. 
• Skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management. 
• Effective time and resource management skills with a focus on efficiency. 
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively—approximately 10 months per year (March–mid December) with a week off in between projects. Approximately 4 to 5 additional weeks off a year. 
• Hands-on mountain biking experience is essential, with intermediate to advanced riding skills preferred. 

 

Personnel 

• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
• Actively supports fellow Trail Solutions team members to ensure successful project outcomes and a collaborative work environment. 

 

Client & Partner Relations 

• Maintain a professional, positive, and proactive representation of IMBA in all client and partner interactions. 

 

Experience & Certifications 

• Demonstrated experience in trail construction and maintenance, with a clear understanding of sustainable trail building practices—across diverse terrain and project conditions. 
• Background in the mountain biking and cycling industry is required. 
• Strong technical mountain biking skills preferred, including the ability to ride technical and jump trails. 
• Ability to interpret and execute both verbal and written instructions from clients, project managers, and IMBA leadership. 
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written. 
• Customer-service focused with a professional demeanor in all interactions. 
• Mechanically inclined with experience in preventative maintenance of small engines and construction tools. 
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required. 

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment 

• This position requires a high level of physical fitness, stamina, and comfort with outdoor work in remote and rugged environments. 
• Frequent exposure to all weather conditions: heat, humidity, cold, wind, rain, snow, and extreme temperatures. 
• Regularly work outdoors for extended periods (10+ hour days) with limited access to conventional facilities. 
• Extensive travel by vehicle and air is required; overnight and multi-week trips are frequent. 
• Daily physical activity includes walking, hiking (1–5 miles/day frequently; up to 12 miles occasionally), crouching, lifting, and operating equipment. 
• Regular lifting of up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50–100 lbs. 
• Required to operate near heavy machinery and moving mechanical parts. 
• Occasional mountain bike trail rides of 20+ miles per day. 
• Use of specialized equipment: chainsaws, blowers, OHVs, dirt bikes, GPS units, clinometers, hand/power tools, and mountain bikes. 
• Noise levels on job sites can be high and may require hearing protection. 

 

Key Competencies 

• Customer Service: Responds promptly and effectively to client needs; maintains positive relationships; seeks feedback to improve service. 
• Interpersonal Skills: Listens actively; resolves conflicts constructively; maintains professionalism and emotional control in all settings. 
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; adapts messages to different audiences; contributes to productive meetings and presentations. 
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes effectively; develops clear action plans; allocates resources efficiently to meet project goals. 
• Problem Solving: Uses critical thinking to assess challenges; develops and implements effective solutions; collaborates well under pressure. 
• Dependability: Meets deadlines and commitments; takes ownership of responsibilities; demonstrates strong work ethic even during long or variable hours. 
• Professionalism: Treats others with respect and integrity; models organizational values; manages pressure and setbacks with resilience. 
• Teamwork: Fosters collaboration and morale; balances individual and team responsibilities; supports and celebrates the success of others. 
• Diversity & Inclusion: Respects diverse backgrounds and perspectives; contributes to an inclusive and harassment-free workplace. 
• Ethics: Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and ethical decision-making in all professional activities. 

About IMBA

The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) creates, enhances, and protects great places to ride mountain bikes. IMBA wants everyone to have access to great places to ride, from close-to-home rides to iconic, backcountry experiences. Since 1988, IMBA has partnered with communities across the country and the world on trail advocacy, trail education, trail solutions, and trail stewardship for more and better mountain biking for every body, everywhere.