Sawyer Advanced - Highlands

Stayaspensnowmass; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sawyer to join their team for the Summer 2025 season. This full-time seasonal role involves clearing trails and felling trees in challenging mountain terrain, ensuring the safety of on-mountain assets. Candidates should have a strong background in tree felling and safety procedures, along with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment while contributing to the maintenance of premium recreational experiences. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Programs

Paid Leave Programs

Employee Ski Pass

Other company perks

Qualifications

• 3 years of saw experience with demonstrated felling ability.
• Comfortable working on steep mountain terrain.

Responsibilities

• Clear complex trails and fell trees accurately.
• Perform maintenance on equipment and attend safety training.

Skills

Felling Trees

Safety Procedures

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush Saw

Job description

• Job category: Summer Mountain Operations
• Season: Summer 2025
• Job Classification: Full-Time Seasonal

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1946 and a division of Aspen One, Aspen Skiing Company owns and operates four mountains—Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk—creating premium, sustainable, and transformative experiences in recreation, culture, and nature. In addition, the company runs the award-winning Aspen Snowmass Ski & Snowboard School, Four Mountain Sports rental and retail shops, and a collection of sustainably sourced on-mountain food and beverage outlets. Aspen Snowmass encompasses 5,680 acres of skiable terrain across four mountains, more than 40 ski lifts and more than 410 trails. Aspen One is the parent company of Aspen Skiing Company, Aspen Hospitality and ASPENX and leverages its influence across all of its business units to advance climate action, community engagement and racial justice. For more information, visit www.aspensnowmass.com or follow @aspensnowmass on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

Job Description

The Sawyer is responsible for clearing complex trails at varying grades while felling trees with accuracy to protect on-mountain assets. The Sawyer will be part and take the lead of the build of wood features for the Trails Department. This position reports to the Trails Manager.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 1st, 2025

Essential Job Functions

• Fell trees accurately to avoid lifts, buildings, power lines, etc.
• Fell trees in challenging conditions such as steep, rocky, slick, tangled, snow covered mountain terrain
• Evaluate risks in felling conditions, review applicable Job Hazard Analysis and complete Felling Complexity Analysis.
• Fell, limb and buck timber safely in jack straw or technical conditions
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment
• Attend annual chain saw safety training
• Attend fire prevention training
• Responsible for the Chainsaw/Brush Saw Equipment of the Department.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• 3 years of saw experience with demonstrated felling ability

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comfortable working on mountain terrain including steep grades
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• Demonstrates expertise in the technical aspect of the job
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to solve complex issues and find solutions in challenging situations

Additional Information

Work Environment and physical demands

• Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand or be on your feet, kneel and bend for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces .Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually

This position is classified as a seasonal full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Paid Time Off Programs
• Paid Leave Programs
• Employee Ski Pass
• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen One, Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Ventures or Aspen Hospitality you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen One is an equal opportunity employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran). At Aspen One, inclusion, equity, and diversity are fundamental to fulfilling our vision of building a better workplace and better world. From our hiring practices through the entire employee experience, we embrace and celebrate the unique experiences, perspectives and cultural backgrounds that each employee brings to the workplace. We encourage diverse points of view which allows us to develop innovative solutions to the ever-evolving world of work. Aspen One strives to foster an environment where our employees feel respected, valued and empowered, and our team members are at the forefront of helping us promote and sustain an inclusive workplace that works for all.