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Pump Track Shaper

Australia

Pump Track Shaper
A career of adventure

Why work at World Trail?

Joining World Trail means becoming part of a passionate team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in trail design and construction. We value creativity, hard work, and a deep respect for nature. At World Trail, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class projects, develop your skills, and contribute to creating lasting outdoor experiences. Embrace the challenge and make a meaningful impact to communities with us.

About the role

World Trail specialises in the design and construction of asphalt pump tracks, delivering world-class bike facilities all around the country. We are currently seeking pump track shapers to join the pump track construction team.

Pump track shapers are the true craftsmen/women of pump track construction. In this role you will use a variety of manual and powered hand tools to achieve the desired shape and finish of our pump tracks.

This role can open the door to a rewarding long-term career in machine operation, construction or management, but mostly it is a great opportunity to get paid creating and riding the world’s best bike facilities.

Duties

  • Use a variety of manual tools (shovels, rakes, rake hoes, etc.), power tools (drills, saws, etc) and small machinery (plate compactors, etc.) to construct pump tracks.
  • Perform construction tasks as directed and work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Apply attention to detail to ensure construction is undertaken to required standard.
  • Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools to a professional standard.
  • Test riding to ensure the track and features perform as intended.
  • Adhere to all work health and safety procedures and protocols, and actively promote a safe work environment.
  • Ensure all environmental protection conditions are appropriately met.
  • Always maintain the staff code of conduct.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

  • Enthusiasm for and understanding of the sport and culture of mountain biking or BMX.
  • Hold (or obtain prior to work) a current Construction Induction White Card.
  • Ability to relocate to project areas for duration of each project (World Trail provides relocation assistance).
  • Willing to live in share house accommodation with other World Trail employees.

Desirable

  • Trade qualification or experience in landscaping, construction, civil industry or similar.
  • Experience in construction of pump tracks or mountain bike trails.
  • Experience in the operation of machinery, such as excavators, plate compactors, power carriers etc.
  • Hold a current first aid certificate.
  • Hold an unrestricted driver’s licence.

Location

The position will be based on various Pump Track project locations generally across the east coast of Australia and Tasmania.

Contact

For more information email Rich at [email protected]

Our values

Shaping our behaviours & organisational culture

Every person on the World Trail team is involved with trails on a personal and professional level. Our core strength derives itself from each and every member of the team’s emotional attachment to nature.

Create

We are building a sustainable legacy for the future of mountain biking and the communities that it enriches - we understand how trails need to be sustainably built and incorporated thoughtfully into the landscape.

Respect

We are fostering respect for the environment through trail experiences, connecting the world through trails and making better places to live one trail at a time.

Innovate

We focus on outcomes and understand the positive change that happens as a result of the trails we build. We constantly strive to develop new methods, ideas and trail products.

Connect

We love what we do – we are passionate and believe in connecting the world through the trails we build.

A career of adventure

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Pump Track Shaper

Job application form

Working with World Trail will include:
  • Working outdoors in heat, cold and rain;
  • Long periods standing;
  • Heavy lifting;
  • Bending/twisting/squatting;
  • Use of power tools;
  • Driving a manual vehicle;
  • Loading and unloading vehicles and power carriers;
  • Lifting items of awkward size and shape;
  • Walking long distances carrying equipment.
Employees who knowingly supply false or misleading information, will not be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Act), for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed pre-existing injury or condition.
Please note you may be requested to apply to Workers Compensation Regulator for a copy of your workers claims history summary.
Do you have any of the following:
References (please provide two references below)

Pump Track Shaper

Job application form

Employees who knowingly supply false or misleading information, will not be entitled to compensation under the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (the Act), for any event that aggravates the non-disclosed pre-existing injury or condition.
Please note you may be requested to apply to Workers Compensation Regulator for a copy of your workers claims history summary.
References (please provide two references below)