Skilled Trail Construction

Do you enjoy working outdoors and building spaces people love to explore? Our trail company designs, builds, and maintains natural trail systems across the Charlotte area. We are seeking dependable, skilled tradespeople with carpentry and outdoor construction experience to join our field crews. This role is intended for individuals who take pride in quality work, understand jobsite accountability, and are interested in growing into crew lead or management positions within our trail maintenance teams.

What You'll Do

• Build, repair, and maintain trail structures including boardwalks, bridges, and related outdoor structures
• Read basic plans, follow build specifications, and execute projects with attention to detail
• Operate hand tools and landscaping equipment (weed eater, blower, chainsaw, etc.)
• Safely operate or assist with heavy equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, etc.), training available
• Work outdoors in physically demanding environments and varying weather conditions
• Travel to local and regional job sites (occasional overnight travel)

What We're Looking For

• Strong carpentry skills with real-world experience required (framing, decking, structural repairs, or similar)
• Background in landscaping, construction, trail work, or outdoor labor
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve on site, and take ownership of tasks
• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable working as part of a small crew
• Physically capable of manual labor in outdoor environments
• Valid driver's license required (CDL preferred)
• Commercial driving experience preferred

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid time off
• Clear path to crew lead and management roles
• Hands-on training with trail construction methods and equipment operation
• Be part of a team that creates lasting outdoor spaces for the community

Schedule:

• 8-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, weather dependent
• Occasional overtime and weekends needed depending on project needs

Work Location:

• In person, in and around the greater Charlotte, NC area
• Regional travel as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tools provided

Experience:

• Carpentry: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC (Required)

Work Location: On the road