Trails Have Our Respect Trail Crew Omaha, NE · Full time Company website

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Since 1996, the mission of Trails Have Our Respect (THOR) has been to provide advocacy, education, maintenance, operations, and the creation of natural-surface trails. Our work builds and enhances trails and outdoor spaces for families, runners, riders, hikers, youth programs, and others to explore, challenge themselves, and connect with nature. As regional partners with the International Mountain Biking Association, we believe that trails connect people to nature, support community health, and strengthen neighborhood connections. We partner with cities, states, and private land managers to develop trail systems and ensure trails are cared for, sustainable, and welcoming for everyone.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply for this position.

Job Description

As a key member of the THOR Trail Crew, you help move and shape the dirt, features, and trail amenities that bring THOR’s mission to life. Your work creates and enhances access to outdoor recreation, improves user experience, enhances sustainability, minimizes risk, and keeps trails open and engaging for the community.

In this full-time role (32+ hours per week, with occasional evenings and weekends), you’ll help build and maintain natural surface trails across the 25 trail systems that THOR supports, with a primary focus on the Omaha metro and our highest-use trail systems.

Trail Crew members are more than tool operators—they are stewards of public spaces and ambassadors for THOR and the trail community. By working closely with volunteers, land managers, and trail users, you directly support our purpose: connecting people to the outdoors through great trails.  This full-time position includes benefits, and offers year-round employment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine and corrective trail maintenance to enhance user experience, sustainability, and minimize risk
• Identify and report larger maintenance needs for future work
• Follow THOR/IMBA best practices for trail building and maintenance, including grade reversals, dips, nicks, and water drainage guidelines
• Work within land manager agreements and project requirements
• Mow, weed eat, prune tree branches, and clear trails of debris
• Operate powered equipment such as chainsaws, mowers, weed trimmers, and plate compactors
• Adhere to field safety protocols to protect yourself and others
• Document work through photos or written reports on TrailForks
• Work in varying weather conditions
• Participate in at least one evening event and one weekend event per month
• Complete tasks assigned based on maintenance agreements, grant funding, and deadlines

Qualifications

Required 

• High school graduate
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs and work outdoors in all weather
• Able to be physically active for a full workday
• Basic knowledge of landscaping hand tools
• Background check

Preferred

• High school diploma
• Mountain biking, trail running, hiking, or backpacking experience
• First Aid/CPR certification
• Experience in landscaping and/or construction work
• Experience with powered landscaping equipment

Ideal Candidates

• Positive, energetic, and community-oriented
• Truly enjoys working outside in all weather conditions 
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Flexible, patient, and eager to learn
• Able to work independently and be a team player
• Believes in our mission. 

Compensation

This position is full-time, hourly (avg. 32+ hours), with a starting rate of $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience. THOR offers sizable contributions to health, vision, and dental insurance; paid disability and life insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; paid training; educational opportunities to help grow your career in trails and outdoor recreation; potential for advancement; and fun and challenging work alongside a friendly team.

How to Apply

Submit an application and resume, including references, through the THOR Job Board.

Equal Opportunity Employer

THOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.