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Trail Marshal

About Route of the Hiawatha

Find the light at the end of every tunnel on the Route of the Hiawatha. 10 tunnels and 7 trestles make this one of the most scenic rails to trails conversions in the world. Nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains on the Montana/Idaho border this 16-mile trail is both beautiful and rich in history as one of the great engineering feats of the Milwaukee Road.

The Employee Experience

Every day is an adventure on the Route of the Hiawatha! This is a dynamic and fast-paced environment with guest service at the forefront of our operations. Surrounded by the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains and lacking the modern convivence of cell service our staff are a resource for all guests as we ride the trail to aid our visitors.

Ideal Candidate

Our staff needs to be outgoing, resourceful, problem-solvers and outdoor-oriented as most are expected to spend the majority of the day outside.

Room and Board

Housing is available for those who qualify. This shared dorm-style conversion does have a full kitchen, Wifi, Cable TV, and washer and dryer on the property. Rooms are shared with shared bathrooms. Day rates and Monthly rates are available. Housing is on the Idaho side in Mullan, ID or Osburn, ID.

Employee Perks

Employees enjoy unlimited access to the bike trail, shuttles, downhill mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides. Discount on food and beverages at the main base area and employee lunches on select days each month.

Getting Here and Getting Around

Personal vehicles are welcome. There is limited public transportation in the Silver Valley on the ID side and none in MT. Bikes can work as an alternative but distances can be far. Carpooling with other staff is an option. The closest airports are in Spokane, WA, and Missoula, MT.

For Fun

Surrounded by National Forests and miles of biking, hiking, and access to fishing streams, rafting on the Clark Fork, St. Joe, and North Fork, there is something for everyone. Wallace, ID hosts countless festivals each weekend in the summer. Less than 2 hrs to Glacier National Park, Missoula, Coeur d'Alene, and Spokane provide a change of scenery and other amenities not found in the Silver Valley or St. Regis Valley.

Industry

Recreation

min experience

0 years (Fresh)

salary range

$12.00 - $15.00 / hour

Additional Job Details

International Applicants Allowed?: No

Work Visa Sponsoring Available: No

Job Overview

Help Guests on the Scenic Route of the Hiawatha!

If you like being outside, biking and solving problems, Trail Marshals work throughout the trail helping guests with questions, bike problems, and shuttles back to Roland. Trail Marshalls will be expected to give orientations to guests as they arrive at the East Portal Trail Head, help load and unload bikes, help size and set up delivered rental bikes to guests, check and sell trail tickets, fix minor bike problems, and assist Bike Patrol in first aid. Tools for repairs, training, and bikes will be provided. Trail Marshals work as a team and independently to keep the guests moving along the trail. Good commutation skills, and independent work ethic. the ability to do physical tasks like lifting 50 lbs and biking 16 miles or more a day are a must for members of the Trail Marshal Staff.

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