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Sky Ranches Inc

Ute Trail Specialist

Powderhorn, CO · On-site

$350/wk

Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch's employee policies and procedures. * Maintain compliance with ... Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight ...

Sky Ranch

Ute Trail Specialist

Powderhorn, CO · On-site

$350/wk

Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch's employee policies and procedures. * Maintain compliance with ... Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight ...

Sky Ranches, Inc.

Ute Trail Specialist

Powderhorn, CO · On-site

$350/wk

Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch's employee policies and procedures. * Maintain compliance with ... Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight ...

AEG

Overnight Parking Supervisor

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

Trail Drive Management Corp. (TDMC) manages the 14,000-seat, spectacular multipurpose venue that is ... and maintain the highest standards with professionalism. This position will be 100% on-site.

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How much do overnight trail maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight trail maintenance in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an overnight trail maintenance worker?

Overnight Trail Maintenance workers are individuals responsible for repairing, maintaining, and improving hiking trails during nighttime hours. Their tasks often include clearing debris, fixing erosion, building or repairing trail structures, and ensuring the trail is safe for daytime users. Working overnight helps minimize disruptions to daytime hikers and allows crews to work in cooler temperatures, especially in hot climates. These workers typically need to be comfortable working outdoors, sometimes in remote locations, and may need to work as part of a team.

What skills and qualifications are needed for an overnight trail maintenance worker?

To thrive as an Overnight Trail Maintenance worker, you need physical stamina, knowledge of trail construction and repair techniques, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hand tools, power equipment, and sometimes GPS or mapping systems is typically required. Attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in remote or low-light conditions are valuable soft skills. These competencies ensure trails remain safe, accessible, and well-maintained for public use, even during challenging overnight shifts.

What are common challenges faced in overnight trail maintenance roles, and how can they be addressed?

Overnight trail maintenance workers often encounter challenges such as limited visibility, varying weather conditions, and the need to work quietly to avoid disturbing wildlife or campers. To address these, teams use specialized lighting, reflective gear, and adhere to safety protocols. Communication is key, as crew members coordinate tasks and ensure all hazards are reported promptly. Being adaptable and prepared for unexpected obstacles, like fallen trees or erosion, is essential to keeping trails safe and accessible.

What is the difference between Overnight Trail Maintenance vs Day Trail Maintenance?

AspectOvernight Trail MaintenanceDay Trail Maintenance
Work HoursTypically overnight shifts, often 8-12 hoursDaytime hours, usually 8 hours
Work EnvironmentRemote outdoor locations, often in wilderness areasSimilar outdoor settings, but during daylight
CertificationsBasic trail maintenance, first aid, possibly wilderness safetySame as overnight, often requiring similar certifications
Employer & IndustryNational parks, forest services, outdoor recreation companiesSame as overnight, with emphasis on outdoor trail upkeep

Overnight Trail Maintenance involves working during nighttime hours in remote outdoor environments, focusing on trail repairs and improvements when trails are less used. Day Trail Maintenance occurs during regular daytime hours, with similar tasks. Both roles require comparable certifications and are employed by outdoor agencies and organizations dedicated to trail preservation and recreation.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Trail Maintenance job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Groomer - Seasonal (18+) Overnight Shift

Southern Management Companies, LLC.

Macungie, PA • On-site

Temporary

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal Groomer for Bear Creek is a guest service focused individual with the ability to help create a positive, memorable experience for our guests from behind the scenes. The successful team member will be able to work with their team as well as individually, have good communication skills, be detail oriented and foster the Bear Creek culture by focusing on our guests. This position will be an important member of the Grooming team, ensuring each night that the ski and snowboard trails are properly groomed based on weather and precipitation conditions, creating a safe and high-quality snow surface for the next day's guests.
WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:
  • Work up to 12 hour shifts as needed, including weekends and holidays. Must be punctual and alert.
  • Prepare and groom all slopes, trails and tubing park
  • Coordinate and communicate grooming needs and challenges to the Grooming Manager
  • Able to move snowmaking equipment (i.e. snow guns)
  • Assist with start-up and shut down of snowmaking equipment as needed
  • Assist with Slope and trail maintenance including tree trimming, brush clearing as needed
  • Inform supervisor and/or vehicle maintenance manager of any necessary repairs to equipment
  • Maintain and return after use to designated area all Bear Creek tools used
  • Minimize down time through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the machines
  • Assist with snow removal
  • Shovel out lift ramps, report buried fencing, covered signs and snowmaking hydrants to supervisor
  • Unload delivery trucks with skid loader if needed
  • Keep work areas clean and organized
  • Must be able to be in a seated position for an entire shift
  • Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM ALL BCMR TEAM MEMBERS:
  • Acknowledge all guests and respond promptly to their needs, however busy and whatever time of day. Ensure unresolved incidents are reported to Manager/Supervisor
  • Familiarity with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
  • Contribute to the team's success by accomplishing tasks and assisting with projects as needed
  • Maintain knowledge and compliance with departmental policies, service procedures, and standards
  • Work as a team member to ensure our guests have the best possible experience
  • Understand emergency procedures and be able to apply them when necessary
  • Report any incidents, property damage or injuries immediately to Manager/Supervisor
  • Attend department meetings and training sessions as necessary
  • Other duties as assigned by Manager and/or Supervisor
  • Support Southern Management's Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Comply with Bear Creek and Southern Management's policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Possess a valid driver's license
  • Must be able to work in all weather conditions
  • Must have at least 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment. snowcat experience preferred
  • Able to climb in and out of the machines safely.
  • Work collaboratively with others and communicate effectively
  • Shift is overnight
  • Availability during peak operating times, i.e.: weekends, holidays and special events

JOB KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Ability to operate snowmobiles/Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV's)/skid loaders/backhoe and telehandler.
  • Chainsaw operation
  • Plow truck/skid loader/backhoe.
  • Must be punctual and alert
  • Be able to anticipate and avoid hazards
  • Able to operate a chain saw
  • Able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn the mountain terrain preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands data elements provide a systematic way of describing the physical activities that an occupation requires of a worker. The assessment of these elements is focused primarily on the physical demands of the job - not the physical capacities of the worker. Physical Demand refers to the level and/or duration of physical exertion generally required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling).
  • Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will: The ability to alternate between sitting and standing is present when a worker has the flexibility to choose between sitting or standing as needed when this need cannot be accommodated by scheduled breaks and/or lunch period.
  • Climbing Ramps/Stairs: Ascending or descending ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance (e.g., to hold a railing). Note: Stairs involved in commute/getting into building are excluded if work is always performed in one building. Stairs onto a vehicle or a piece of machinery/equipment are included.
  • Climbing Ladders/Ropes/Scaffolding: Ascending or descending ladders, scaffolding, ropes, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms.
  • Communicating Verbally: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Far Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.
  • Fine Manipulation: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.
  • Foot/Leg Controls: Use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include, but are not limited to, pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.
  • Gross Manipulation: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Note: Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.
  • Hearing Requirements: The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms).
    • One-on-one (in person)
    • Group or conference (in person)
    • Telephone
    • Other sounds
  • Keyboarding: Entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include traditional keyboard, 10 keypad, touch screen and other.
  • Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Lifting/Carrying: Lifting is to raise or lower an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object -- usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder. 100+ pounds
  • Near Visual Acuity: Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print), including use of computers.
  • Peripheral Vision: Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  • Pushing/Pulling: May involve use of hands/arms, feet/legs, and/or feet only done with one side of the body or both sides.
  • Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force
  • Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force
  • Reaching At/Below Shoulder Level: Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
  • Reaching Overhead: Extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.
  • Sitting: Remaining in a seated position.
  • Standing/Walking: Standing is to remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.
  • Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
  • Outdoors: Job requires work outdoors with workers unprotected and exposed to the elements. This does not include the commute to/from work.
  • Extreme Cold: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that are:
  • 32 degrees or colder if the exposure is for less than 2/3 of the workday
  • Extreme Heat: Exposure to non-weather-related temperatures that exceed:
  • 85 degrees in a humid atmosphere
  • Wetness: Any non-weather-related contact with water or other liquids.
  • Humidity: Non-weather-related exposure to conditions where the air contains a high amount of water or water vapor, and the atmosphere is oppressive.
  • Heavy Vibration: Exposure to a shaking object or surface that causes a strain on the body or extremities.
  • Hazardous Contaminants: Exposure to a substance that negatively affects the respiratory system, eyes, skin or other living tissue via inhalation, ingestion, or contact.
  • Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts: Operation of or proximity to moving materials, mechanical parts, settings, or any moving objects (most commonly moving machinery or equipment) that could cause bodily harm.
  • High, Exposed Places: Exposure to possible bodily injury from falling.
  • Noise Intensity Level: The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job:
  • Very Loud
  • Indoor / Office Environment

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