Lift Operator / Tubing Hill Attendant
About The Position
When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with: A team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked! A focus on supporting our employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community. The City of Steamboat Springs has a fun seasonal position at Howelsen Hill as a Lift Operator / Tubing Hill Attendant. This position starts at $21.97/hour and applicant must be available to work weekends. 2026 Pay Range: $21.97 - $26.70/hr. Placement within the range is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Seasonal employees are eligible for option 1: $1.50/hour end of season bonus based on total hours worked OR option 2: for those working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for a Steamboat Resort Merchant Pass paid for by the City of Steamboat Springs in lieu of option 1 (employees' choice). All employees of Howelsen Hill will be eligible to participate in the Real Deal, allowing employees to ski at most ski areas in CO. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of Supervisor, Foreman, and Lift Maintenance. Lift Operator / Tubing Hill Attendant is seasonal from December through March at 36-40 hours a week.
Requirements
- Experience with ski area operations, ski lift operations preferred
- Experience working in amusements preferred but previous experience working in a customer service-oriented role acceptable as well
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge in working in environments dedicated to quality customer service and safety
- Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, participants, coworkers, and the public
Responsibilities
- Serves as an ambassador of the City of Steamboat Springs and upholds City values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Well-being, Respect and Compassion, while always promoting safety.
- Responsible for daily operation of tubing hill including but not limited to: Morning set-up, ticket validation, safety briefing, traffic flow through the tubing hill, speed management, snow maintenance and completion of daily logs.
- Hourly safety orientation and introduction to the tubing hill operation and work to ensure rules and systems are being followed by participants.
- Responsible for lift operation including but not limited to: Guest safety and interaction, ticket checking, completion of daily logs and lift safety checks, maintaining lift load/unload and surrounding area, providing support for special events
- Ability to work for extended periods of time outside in winter conditions.
- Provides top notch guest service to our customers from arrival to departure.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
- Maintains operational areas with a high level of detail and thoroughness.
- Works to keep tools and supplies neat, organized, and clean.
- Works to maintain a safe, fun, and welcoming environment for our guests and coworkers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $1.50/hour end of season bonus based on total hours worked
- Steamboat Resort Merchant Pass paid for by the City of Steamboat Springs
- All employees of Howelsen Hill will be eligible to participate in the Real Deal, allowing employees to ski at most ski areas in CO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
