Seasonal Trail Crew Technician

Albemarle County

. Perform routine County trail maintenance, including pruning, mowing, and clearing .

Posted 9/17/2026part-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in trail maintenance, including construction, pruning, and safety compliance. Proficient in operating power equipment and hand tools while adhering to safety regulations and performing manual labor in various weather conditions.

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Trail MaintenancePower Equipment OperationManual Labor ExperienceSafety Compliance KnowledgeValid Virginia Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Trail ConstructionPruningMowingClearingPreventive MaintenanceOperating Automotive EquipmentPerforming Manual LaborOperating Mowing EquipmentBendingLifting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer AssistanceFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Hand ToolsPower EquipmentAll-Terrain Vehicles

Industry Keywords

Occupational HazardsTraffic LawsSafety PrecautionsPark Rules and Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform routine County trail maintenance, including pruning, mowing, and clearing
Construct new trails and perform re-routes and re-alignments of existing trail sections
Install and maintain trail signs
Clear downed trees from County trails after storms
Patrol County park trails to identify maintenance and safety issues
Operate power equipment and a variety of hand tools
Provide information and assistance to park users and seek voluntary compliance with park rules and regulations
Collect suggestions and recommendations from trail users
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license
Experience in the operation of automotive equipment and performance of manual labor
Knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in equipment operation
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, occasionally under unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying items weighing 20 to 50 pounds
Ability to operate mowing equipment over rough terrain
Ability to walk, bike, and operate all-terrain vehicles over difficult terrain
Ability to work outside in adverse weather

Benefits

Comp & perks

None offered; the position is explicitly non-benefits eligible and non-VRS eligible