Snowmaking Pipe Crew - Summer Seasonal - Full Time - Housing Available

Company: Steamboat Ski Resort
Location: Vail
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

Please note, this position is located at Steamboat Resort in Steamboat Springs, CO.

Seasonal (Seasonal)Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. - is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, 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 employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.

Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. 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. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you're ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we'd love to hear from you!


Perks & Benefits: Steamboat offers many exciting perks and benefits including a Steamboat ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, free bus passes to surrounding areas, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates. Steamboat also offers access to employee housing (based on availability and employment status), a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, Employee Assistance Program, Accrued Sick Pay and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education.

Steamboat Ski & Resort is looking to fill positions for the Pipe Crew. This position will require the use of hand and power tools, and should have previous experience laying pipe or at least some time around or operating heavy equipment. Understanding of erosion control and storm water drainage preferred. This is a very physical position that will also require a valid driver's license. This position runs through October but provides the opportunity to continue on with the Snowmaking department or work elsewhere at the resort.

Detailed job description, including responsibilities, work performed, tools or equipment used, etc.:
--- Deals with hands on use of power tools on rugged terrain
--- Use and keep track of tools and daily maintenance of equipment
--- Hard labor required to move and install snowmaking pipe and its various components
--- Assist with maintaining water bars, re-vegetation work and digging holes
--- This job will be building installing snowmaking pipelines and its components
--- Vehicle operation to include Company trucks, 4-wheeler, Ranger
--- Assist with maintenance of existing snowmaking system

--- Other duties, as assigned



Minimum skills, experience, education and ability required for this job:
--- Previous experience with hand tools (shovels, picks, pipe wrench etc.)
--- Must safely operate a demo saw, angle grinder, other power tools
--- Previous pipe laying experience preferred for pipe work. Also, a brief understanding of erosion control and storm water drainage preferred. Pipe work requires ability to perform hard labor, lift 50 lbs, and operate a pipe wrench.
--- Attention to detail is also a must.
--- Ensure understanding and compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements

--- Operating a vehicle is an essential function of this position and will require the successful applicant to meet the minimum requirements of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy. This includes possessing a valid Driver's License and meet insurability standards.
--- Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporations' Service Excellence Standards



Physical Requirements:
--- Must walk on uneven often rugged terrain and tolerate inclement weather
--- Must lift and/or carry equipment and materials weighing 50 pounds
--- Must be minimum 18 years of age
--- Work hand tools such as picks, shovels continuously

Miscellaneous information:
--- This is an hourly paid position subject to overtime pay
--- This position will work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled

--- All Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation employees are required to follow adapting COVID policies and guidelines.



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: $20.50 per hour

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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