Seasonal Trail Crew – Returning Pros (Free Pass Included)

Alterra Mountain Company; Sandpoint (ID); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Discounts and pro deals

Job summary

Schweitzer is seeking Trail Crew staff for the winter season, working in Sandpoint, Idaho. Returning employees welcome, with a wage range of $17.00 to $22.00 per hour and seasonal, part- or full-time status.

The role involves maintaining trails, setting up warnings, and supporting safe mountain operations under supervision. Applicants should be able to ski at an advanced level, lift up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Related trail maintenance or outdoor work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and remove rope lines, ribbonline, boundary markers, signs, pads, closure devices, and other trail-warning equipment as assigned.
• Check that rope and ribbonline are secure, visible, properly placed, and free of damage or entanglement; replace or report worn, missing, or unsafe materials.
• Complete assigned trail opening checks, closures, sweeps, and facility or boundary checks; report incomplete work and changing conditions to a supervisor.
• Mark hazards and closed areas using approved signs, ropes, ribbonline, bamboo, pads, and other warning devices; follow current closure instructions.
• Perform basic trail and boundary maintenance using approved hand tools; keep work areas and equipment orderly.
• Carry, lift, stage, and transport trail crew materials and tools across steep, uneven, snowy terrain.
• Attend required orientation, safety meetings, and job-related training; perform other assigned trail crew duties within training and authorization.

Skills

Advanced skiing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Schweitzer is seeking Trail Crew staff for the winter season, working in Sandpoint, Idaho. Returning employees welcome, with a wage range of $17.00 to $22.00 per hour and seasonal, part- or full-time status.

The role involves maintaining trails, setting up warnings, and supporting safe mountain operations under supervision. Applicants should be able to ski at an advanced level, lift up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.