Lift Operator - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Lift Operations staff, you will be involved in several aspects of our mountain operations. This position is very important to the overall operation of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation as you will be heavily involved in the safe transportation of guests up to our 2,965 skiable acres. Apply if you love the outdoors, a fast pace and getting people excited about Champagne Powder®!

Requirements

2 years of previous work history/education required
Complete required documentation in an accurate and legible manner
Self-motivated, responsible, and independent with a neatly groomed appearance
Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers, and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company’s Service Excellence standards
Adhere to all safety policies
Must be minimum 18 years of age
GED or High School Diploma required
Must be authorized to work in the US or have a valid work permit
The skill to complete snow grooming, much like landscaping
Deal with conflict and difficult situations in a busy environment
Positions require working weekends and holidays as needed
Shovel, scoop and rake snow
Stand for long periods of time
Work in extreme weather conditions
Must maintain a professional well-groomed appearance
Read, write, and communicate verbally in the English language
Perform back and forth twisting motion required to load chairs or gondola cabins
Must be comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery

Nice To Haves

Ski or snowboard experience is helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Guest service – greeting, welcoming, and providing information to our guests (verbally, message boards, weather, conditions, etc.)
Efficient and safe operation of the lifts
Appearance at the lift areas (maintenance of the lift houses, snow on the ramps and in the maze, employee appearance, trash removal)
Knowledge of assigned lift(s) machinery (control system, braking system, auxiliary unit)
Inspections of the lifts and areas
Complete required log sheets daily and other documents as needed
Control and organize guests in the maze
Refuse transportation to those without tickets or intoxicated individuals
Slow or stop lift for adverse weather conditions or to avoid accidents
Familiarity with special mountain events
Knowledge of emergency plans; evacuation, fire, lift incident, lightning, unexplained stops, serious injuries, etc.
Compliance with all company policies, safety and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees to rest, relax and recharge
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
Free regional bus pass