Trail Crew (RETURNING EMPLOYEES ONLY) - Winter 26-27

Schweitzer Operations Inc; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass

Employee housing

Discounted onsite childcare

Accrued paid sick leave

401(k) match

Great discounts and access to pro deal

Depending on employment status you may

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company’s Schweitzer Resort is seeking a Trail Crew member for seasonal work in Sandpoint, Idaho. You will maintain trail boundaries, install and inspect safety markers, and support mountain operations under supervision.

Requirements include the ability to ski at an Advanced level, physical stamina to lift 50 pounds, and reliable teamwork. This role offers weekly schedule flexibility, with perks such as employee housing, resort passes, and benefits depending on status.

Qualifications

• English reading, writing, and communication skills sufficient to follow work instructions and use a radio.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and remove rope lines, ribbonline, boundary markers, signs, pads, closures, and other trail-warning equipment.
• 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 assigned basic trail and boundary maintenance using approved hand tools and work methods; keep work areas and equipment orderly.
• Carry, lift, stage, and transport trail crew materials and tools across steep, uneven, snowy, or otherwise changing outdoor terrain.
• Use radios and follow dispatch, check-in, and work-area communication procedures; coordinate assignments with patrol, lift operations, and other departments as directed.
• Follow safe work practices, weather and terrain guidance, equipment instructions, and supervisor direction; stop and report work that presents an immediate hazard.
• Inspect assigned tools and materials before and after use; report shortages, damage, and unsafe equipment promptly.
• Attend required orientation, safety meetings, and job-related training; perform other assigned trail crew duties within training and authorization.

Skills

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Communication

Physical stamina

Skiing ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Advanced skiing

Job description

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future.

Perks include:

• Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass
• Employee housing
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Accrued paid sick leave
• 401(k) match
• Great discounts and access to pro deals
• Depending on employment status you could qualify for full medical benefits, vacation time, and paid parental leave.

Employment Status: Part or Full Time Seasonal Wage Range: $17.00 to $22.00 Minimum Age: 18 Background Check Required: Yes Driver Verification Required: No

Position Summary

Trail Crew members maintain trail boundary and hazard-marking systems and support safe mountain operations through assigned trail checks, rope and ribbonline maintenance, and upkeep of signs, pads, closures, and related devices. The position performs trail crew work under supervisor direction and follows resort procedures and established safety practices.

Essential Functions and Major Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, repair, adjust, and remove rope lines, ribbonline, bamboo, 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 assigned basic trail and boundary maintenance using approved hand tools and work methods; keep work areas and equipment orderly.
• Carry, lift, stage, and transport trail crew materials and tools across steep, uneven, snowy, or otherwise changing outdoor terrain.
• Use radios and follow dispatch, check-in, and work-area communication procedures; coordinate assignments with patrol, lift operations, and other departments as directed.
• Follow safe work practices, weather and terrain guidance, equipment instructions, and supervisor direction; stop and report work that presents an immediate hazard.
• Inspect assigned tools and materials before and after use; report shortages, damage, and unsafe equipment promptly.
• Attend required orientation, safety meetings, and job-related training; perform other assigned trail crew duties within training and authorization.

Specific Job Skills

• License/Certifications - No specific license required unless assigned duties require one; current driver verification only if driving is assigned.
• Technical - Able to ski at an Advanced level.
• Physical Capabilities - Able to work outside in all weather conditions. Lift and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds or more as assigned.
• Additional - Reliable, safety-minded, able to follow instructions, communicate concerns promptly, and work cooperatively as part of a crew.

Education/Related Experience

Minimum education required: English reading, writing, and communication skills sufficient to follow work instructions, use a radio, read signs, and report hazards. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Minimum time in related position- Related trail maintenance or outdoor work experience preferred.

Considered by many as the best skiing in Idaho and the best family-friendly resort in the Pacific Northwest, Schweitzer ranks as one of the nation’s top winter destinations with 2,900 acres of incredible terrain thanks to two massive bowls and renowned tree skiing. Located in the rugged Selkirk Mountains of the northern Idaho panhandle, and only 80 miles from Spokane, WA, Schweitzer overlooks the town of Sandpoint, ID and offers breathtaking views of three states, Canada and the impressive Lake Pend Oreille.

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