Lift Operator - Winter 25.26 Seasonal - Full Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

1d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? 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 Click HERE for more information on our employee benefits! For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. POSITION SUMMARY 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®! Housing is not available for this position. The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits. Steamboat area base hourly pay rate: Starting at $18.50 - $19.50 per hour

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.

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