Trail Crew Member
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Trail Crew Member
Dubuque County
1 Positions
ID: 2025-00087
Posted On 04/02/2026
Job Overview
Description
The Dubuque County Trail Crew runs from approximately June 8 - July 17, 2026. Members will work up to 40 hours a week for 6 weeks. The crew is made up of 4 members and 1 leader. Crew members will meet from 7am-3:30pm daily at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta. The crew will work to complete trail improvement projects as well as other resource management projects. Trail Crew will also assist in other projects with other parks, such as Heritage Trail and other Dubuque county parks. Applicants will perform a number of duties including but not limited to; basic trail maintenance and improvement, such as lopping, clearing, construction of structures, repairing older structures and invasive plant removal. If you enjoy hard work, exercise, working in the beautiful outdoors and helping the environment, this is the job for you!
Benefits: In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. The pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
Requirements: Must be between the ages of 16-21. Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs. and perform a range of physical duties. Must be willing to work safely as part of a team and respect others. Must enjoy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty. Must be willing to work under a variety of weather conditions, including rain and buggy heat. Must have a strong commitment to complete the program. Applicants must appropriately represent Dubuque County Conservation Department. No use of tobacco or illegal substances will be permitted. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be between the ages of 16-21.
Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs and perform a range of physical duties.
Must be willing to work safely as part of a team and respect others.
Must enjoy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty.
Must be willing to work under a variety of weather conditions, including rain and buggy heat.
Must have a strong commitment to complete the program.
Applicants must appropriately represent Dubuque County Conservation Department.
No use of tobacco or illegal substances will be permitted.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Supplemental Information
In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. Pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
Primary Contact
1684871036959
Tracey Martin
HR Generalist, Human Resources
563-589-4441
Phone
Phone
Phone
563-587-3836
Fax
HumanResources@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
Email
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False
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Job Details
Categories
Government/Public Service
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Pay/Salary
$13.00 Hourly
Company ID
975
Job REQ #
2025-00087
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260402
End Date
20260526
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The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.
Dubuque County
1 Positions
ID: 2025-00087
Posted On 04/02/2026
Job Overview
Description
The Dubuque County Trail Crew runs from approximately June 8 - July 17, 2026. Members will work up to 40 hours a week for 6 weeks. The crew is made up of 4 members and 1 leader. Crew members will meet from 7am-3:30pm daily at Swiss Valley Nature Center in Peosta. The crew will work to complete trail improvement projects as well as other resource management projects. Trail Crew will also assist in other projects with other parks, such as Heritage Trail and other Dubuque county parks. Applicants will perform a number of duties including but not limited to; basic trail maintenance and improvement, such as lopping, clearing, construction of structures, repairing older structures and invasive plant removal. If you enjoy hard work, exercise, working in the beautiful outdoors and helping the environment, this is the job for you!
Benefits: In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. The pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
Requirements: Must be between the ages of 16-21. Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs. and perform a range of physical duties. Must be willing to work safely as part of a team and respect others. Must enjoy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty. Must be willing to work under a variety of weather conditions, including rain and buggy heat. Must have a strong commitment to complete the program. Applicants must appropriately represent Dubuque County Conservation Department. No use of tobacco or illegal substances will be permitted. Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be between the ages of 16-21.
Applicants must be able to lift 25 lbs and perform a range of physical duties.
Must be willing to work safely as part of a team and respect others.
Must enjoy working outdoors and getting their hands dirty.
Must be willing to work under a variety of weather conditions, including rain and buggy heat.
Must have a strong commitment to complete the program.
Applicants must appropriately represent Dubuque County Conservation Department.
No use of tobacco or illegal substances will be permitted.
Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
Supplemental Information
In addition to working in a beautiful, natural setting, participants will receive uniform t-shirts, First Aid training, and worker’s compensation coverage. Pay is $13.00/ hr. Crew members will receive 4 hours environmental and life skills education each week and upon completion of the program there will be a recreational trip.
Primary Contact
1684871036959
Tracey Martin
HR Generalist, Human Resources
563-589-4441
Phone
Phone
Phone
563-587-3836
Fax
HumanResources@dubuquecountyiowa.gov
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Job Details
Categories
Government/Public Service
Location
Dubuque, IA
Job Type
Employee
Full/Part
Pay/Salary
$13.00 Hourly
Company ID
975
Job REQ #
2025-00087
# Positions
1
Start Date
20260402
End Date
20260526
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The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.