Race Crew - Operator - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

Alterra•Steamboat Springs, CO

2d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Race Crew - Operator is a seasonal, full-time position and an integral member of Steamboat’s Race Crew. The role is suited to an expert skier who can fill in across Race Crew duties and transport materials and people using snowmobiles and UTVs. The employee must be able to commit through the end of the season. Work takes place primarily in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and includes outdoor work in harsh, changing weather and on uneven terrain.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be at minimum an advanced skier; snowboarding does not meet this requirement.
Have alpine or telemark equipment.
Hold a valid driver’s license.
Have effective communication skills.
Maintain positive relationships with guests, coworkers, and management in accordance with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Service Excellence standards.
Adhere to all safety policies.
Be able to ski while carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in extreme conditions on uneven terrain for long periods, approximately 9–10 hours per day.
Be able to shovel snow and work in inclement weather.
Be able to operate a snowmobile and UTV; training will be provided.
Be able to commit through the end of the season.

Nice To Haves

Two years of full-time exposure to Steamboat Ski Area or two consecutive years of employment at another ski area.
Background in winter-related special events or ski racing.
Construction background.

Responsibilities

Identify and mitigate potentially dangerous situations to help ensure guest and employee safety.
Ski safely and load and unload chairlifts while carrying power tools.
Set up and break down Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation race arenas and terrain parks, Happy Camp, and Snowsports School learning areas daily.
Assist with winter special events, races, and the NASTAR program.
Transport race materials to and from venues using a snowmobile and/or UTV.
Assist Slope Maintenance and groomers with snowcat escorts.
Fill in for and cover Race Crew staff daily duties as needed.
Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Free Alterra Mountain Pass for eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass for eligible employees.
Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees.
Vacation and sick time policies for eligible employees.
Discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, and other items.
Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, and FSAs for Year Round, Flex Year Round, and Season-to-Season employees.
Apex-MEC minimum essential coverage plan for seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage, including preventive and urgent care visits, telehealth, limited hospitalization, prescription drug benefits, and multilingual behavioral health.
401(k) plan with company match.
Discounted tuition with a partner online university.
Paid parental leave of up to six weeks for eligible employees.
Free regional bus pass.