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OPS TRAIL MANAGER- 37970637 1 1 1

Lithia, FL · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

OPS TRAIL MANAGER- 37970637 1 1 1 Position Number: 37970637 Salary: $16-$18 PER HOUR, commensurate ... MAINTENANCE - Maintains park structures, facilities, equipment and grounds through routine ...

National Park Service

Trail Administrator

Gaffney, SC · On-site +1

$89K - $116K/yr

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. * You are required to wear a ... Managing a trail system on federally and non-federally owned lands; * Developing and implementing ...

Boyne Resorts

Bike Park Trail Crew

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$20.50 - $25.75/hr

Building, maintaining, and inspecting wooden trail structures. This includes drops, jumps, bridges, and boardwalks. * Building new trail tread to specifications and maintaining existing trails to ...

Boyne Resorts

Bike Park Trail Crew

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$20.50 - $25.75/hr

Overview Bike Park Trail Crew is a twelve-person team responsible for building and maintaining both downhill and cross-country bike trails. Team members work four consecutive ten-hour shifts within a ...

Sunrise Park Resort

Mountain Bike Trail Crew

Greer, AZ · On-site

$16 - $18/hr

Position Summary The Mountain Bike Trail Crew Member performs hands-on construction and maintenance across the trail network. The role combines technical trail work, safe tool use, environmental ...

FeverUp

Trail Manager (Freelance)

New York, NY · On-site

$400/day

Once the event opens to guests, this position will be responsible for maintaining all physical aspects of the trail and event space, working with the Event Management and technical teams. The Trail ...

YMCA of Central Texas

Sky Trail Cashier

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

$14 - $17/hr

Maintaining the cleanliness of the facility Qualifications: * At least 16 years of age * Meets Sky Trail health and physical requirements * Highly motivated, organized, personable, enthusiastic ...

Hollow Oak Land Trust

Be Seen First

Conservation Ranger - Trail Services Specialist

Moon Township, PA · On-site

$40K - $42K/yr

Assess, design, build, and maintain natural-surface trails to create safe, sustainable routes that improve visitor experience. * Oversee volunteer-led trail construction, maintenance, signage ...

Alterra

Bike Park Trail Crew

Snowshoe, WV

$15/hr

Builds and maintains trails to professional standards, ensuring stability, sustainability, and appropriate trail ratings. Constructs "go-arounds" on blue, black, and double black diamond trails to ...

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How much do trail trail maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for trail 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 the difference between Trail Trail Maintenance vs Trail Construction Worker?

AspectTrail Trail MaintenanceTrail Construction Worker
CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment operationOSHA safety training, equipment operation
Work EnvironmentExisting trails, outdoor, variable terrainConstruction sites, outdoor, variable terrain
Industry UsagePublic parks, national forests, recreation areasNew trail development, infrastructure projects
Job FocusMaintaining, repairing, and preserving existing trailsBuilding and installing new trails

Trail Trail Maintenance and Trail Construction Worker roles both require outdoor work and safety certifications. Maintenance focuses on preserving existing trails, while construction involves creating new trail infrastructure. Both roles are essential in outdoor recreation and infrastructure projects, often overlapping in skills and environment but differing in project scope.

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Infographic showing various Trail Trail Maintenance job openings in the United States as of September 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 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Trail Crew Construction and Maintenance Intern - Golden Gate National Recreation Area

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Environment for the Americas
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$640/wk

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Assist park staff with the construction of erosion-control structures such as wood and rock retaining walls, steps/staircases, post and cable, and split-rail fences.

  • Perform routine maintenance duties including brushing trails with power equipment, clearing water drains, and outsloping to reduce erosion on trails.

  • Keep and complete a detailed weekly work log of all projects and work accomplished in the field.

Job description

Start/End Dates: November 2, 2026 - October 15, 2027 (50 Weeks)Compensation: $640 per week, plus park housing, round-trip travel assistance to the site, and gear support. Medical insurance is available upon request.Application Due: September 4, 2026
Environment for the Americas in partnership with Golden Gate National Recreation Area seeks to engage young professionals in resource management careers. To participate, you must:
  • Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
  • Be between the ages of 18 - 30 (35 if a veteran)
  • Undergo a background check if selected
  • Have a valid driver's license to operate a government vehicle
  • Have access to a personal vehicle, which is recommended for this position

Position Description:
  • Assist park staff with the construction of erosion-control structures, such as wood and rock retaining walls, steps/staircases, post and cable and split-rail fences.
  • Assist park staff with routine maintenance duties such as brushing trails with power equipment, clearing out water drains and outsloping to reduce erosion on trails.
  • Keep and complete a detailed weekly work log of all projects and work accomplished in the field.
  • Make safety a priority; responsible for use of personal protective gear and ensuring that all tools, equipment, vehicles, and other co-workers are working safely.
  • Follow instructions from park staff, and understand and respect all park regulations and policies.
  • Work with a professional attitude as part of a team, and occasionally help lead volunteer groups.
  • Attend, develop, and lead weekly safety meetings.

Qualifications
Required:
  • Familiarity and/or desire to learn how to operate hand and power tools to perform trail work including, but not limited to: power drill, rock bar, shovel, hedgers, and other trail maintenance tools.
  • Ability and/or desire to experience trail maintenance and construction work, including but not limited to: installation of trail features (benches, fences, bridges, etc.); removal of brush and vegetation; redirection of water on trails, drainage dips, and swales; and installation of water bars and retaining walls.
  • Desire to learn natural and cultural history of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the role of trails in protecting these resources.

Housing
Housing is bunkhouse-style at Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, in Marin County. Housing is rustic. Each intern has a private bedroom with shared common areas. Each housing unit can accommodate ~ 8 people. Housing is walking distance to the main office and other facilities. There are no stores or other conveniences within the park, but they are located nearby in the town of Sausalito and City of San Francisco.
Physical/Natural Environment:
Golden Gate National Recreation Area is one of the largest urban parks in the world. The recreation area stretches across three counties in California's San Francisco Bay Area: Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. In total, the legislative boundary of the park comprises more than 80,000 acres of land and ocean waters, with 18,500 acres directly managed by GOGA.
The park is part of the California floristic province which is recognized as a global biodiversity hotspot. It is also home to many different habitat types and a large diversity of plant and animal species. Many rare species are found within Golden Gate National Recreation Area including 37 federally threatened or endangered species including the mission blue butterfly, northern spotted owl, and California red-legged frog. Golden Gate National Recreation Area also preserves 91 miles of shoreline, and includes the nearshore waters within ¼ mile of the coast.
Weather ranges from dry summers (with occasional fog) to wet and cold in the winter.
Work Environment:
We work year-round, along trails and off trail with exposure to poison oak, ticks, and steep slopes. The work week is Field days are typically 4 per week with a small crew, and can involve carrying tools, backpacks and water several miles each day on or off trail through scrub, grassland, wetland, and forested habitats. There is a half-hour commute to work using a government vehicle. Office days are typically 1 per week and involve computer use at a desk.
This position earns 2000 hours towards PLC.
Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority (PLC)
The Public Land Corps Non-Competitive Hiring Authority is a special hiring authority available to qualifying interns. The intern must be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, inclusive, or a veteran up to age 35 and complete 640 hours of work on an appropriate conservation project to be eligible for this hiring authority. Upon successful completion of the PLC project(s), the intern is eligible for two years to be hired non-competitively into a federal seasonal, term, or permanent position. The applicant must apply to a PLC-eligible position advertised on USAJobs.gov and selected off a non-competitive certificate of eligibility. For more information, see DOI Personnel Bulletins 11-02 , 12-13, and 17-03.
EEO Statement
Environment for the Americas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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