Patroller

Echo Mtn Ski and Event Center LLC • Idaho Springs, CO

3d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patroller is responsible for ensuring guest safety on the mountain, performing trail checks, general safety work, and assisting injured guests. This role involves skiing or snowboarding at an advanced level, working in various weather conditions, and potentially performing chairlift evacuations and transporting supplies. The patroller must also adhere to all company policies and procedures, complete required training, and report any unsafe conditions.

Requirements

• EMT or OEC Certification Required
• Ski or snowboard at an advanced level with good judgement, control and confidence (subject to approval by Echo Mtn Leadership)
• Subject to working in a crowded, fast paced environment with long periods of walking, standing, and skiing or snowboarding
• Can work indoors and outdoors with adverse weather conditions in a high alpine, wintery environment
• Can perform the following activities constantly: walking, using hands to finger/feel, reaching with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Ability to speak and hear adequately to perform job functions in adverse weather conditions and while wearing appropriate attire and protection
• Ability to see up close, at a distance, peripherally, and accurately determine depth; ability to adjust focus
• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces
• Frequently lift, push, carry or pull up to 100 pounds
• Qualified applicants must be able to complete a background check.
• Echo Mountain is a drug free workplace.

Nice To Haves

• AWD or 4WD reliable transportation
• Why do you want to apply to Echo Mtn?
• Please give us an example of working successfully as part of a team?

Responsibilities

• Perform trail checks, including but not limited to, unmarked obstacles, downed rope closures, bamboo, fence lines, etc.
• Perform general on-mountain safety work, including but not limited to, maintaining tower pads, bamboo, rope, race closures, traffic control, removing debris, marking hazards, ushering snowcat, etc.
• Carry out instructions from supervisory Patrol and Mountain Operations staff
• Complete all required training
• Perform end of day mountain sweeps
• Perform accurate and appropriate incident reporting
• Participate in ski or ride education programs
• Adhere to all Echo Mountain and Patrol policies and procedures at all times
• Report any unsafe conditions regarding equipment, work area or company property
• Supervising and promoting guest safety on varied terrain in high altitude, with varying winter weather conditions
• Assisting injured guests on the mountain and administering first aid
• Transporting injured guests off the mountain using a toboggan or supporting airlift operations
• Transporting supplies and heavy equipment to areas of need, on skis or snowboard
• Ensure the management / GM is immediately informed on all unusual conditions, incidents, or system malfunctions
• Enforcement of the Responsibility Code and Resort Policies
• Chairlift guest evacuation
• Ability to safely operate authorized vehicles
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Season Pass for you AND your immediate family/significant other
• 50% off Food & Beverage
• 50% off Rentals
• 50% off Merchandise
• Paid Sick Leave
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounts with local and industry businesses
• Free & Discounted Lift Tickets @ resorts across CO
• End of Season Bonus Opportunity who meet employment, attendance and conduct standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed