GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Hill Crew workers perform a wide variety of jobs throughout the ski area, including but not limited to snowmaking, snow grooming, maintenance of machinery, shoveling snow, and general repairs in carpentry, plumbing, etc. This position working outdoors in the cold hours of each day.  This is a seasonal position may be full-time or part-time

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Pay and raises will be determined by the Department Manager.  Raises are granted on an individual basis depending on performance as determined by manager.  Employees in good standing (i.e. consistently work their scheduled shifts, are on-time to shift, etc.) will receive free skiing, meal discounts, a discount at the Gift Shop, and other benefits as described in Employee Guidebook.  

REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires good physical condition, as it requires strenuous outdoor activity.  Be well groomed, work well with others, and have a good public image when working around skiers. This position requires weekends, evenings, and holidays.  This position involves working with a wide variety of machines, should have a strong mechanical background as well as respect for the equipment and tools.  Applicant must be 18 years old.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT CHRIS MACDONALD (563) 556-6676 Ext. 123 

Description: As a lift operator/attendant, you play an important part in the daily operation and success
of Sundown Mountain. You will be providing excellent customer service by interacting with all
passengers and assisting them in a safe loading and unloading of the ski lift.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting skiers/snowboarders on and off chairlifts in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections, monitoring the equipment for possible problems and post-operations shut down procedures
• Shovel and rake snow, chip ice and sweep chairs in a safe and efficient manner
• Check to ensure every skier or snowboarder has a valid day ticket or season pass each time before boarding the lift
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• The ability to work with people in a positive, cheerful, respectful manner
• Must be ready and willing to perform duties, which are not necessarily lift operation functions,
  but are necessary for the successful operation of Sundown Ski Resort

Qualifications:

• Must be 16 or older
• Available to work weekends, holidays, and late nights
• Must remain alert and attentive at all times
• Ability to shovel snow for long periods and meet physical demands of repetitive work which includes
  lifting and twisting and working outside for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Employees in good standing (i.e., consistently working the hours they are scheduled, on time, performing
job adequately, etc.) will receive free skiing/snowboarding, meal discounts, and other benefits as
described in the employee guidebook. Employee benefits are not transferable.
We want our guests to have a safe and positive experience that will bring a lasting memory and have them
wanting to come back.

This is where YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Must be 14 or older.