Trails Worker

  • Full-time
  • Job Location: Snowmass
  • Budgeted pay rate minimum (actual pay may be adjusted based on experience): $16.00
  • Job category: Summer Mountain Operations
  • Season: Summer 2021
  • Job Classification: Full-Time or Part-Time

Job Description

The Trails Worker is responsible for general maintenance of on-mountain trails while promoting a positive guest experience.

Essential Job Functions
•    Maintain on-mountain trails by performing dirt work, rock picking, brushing and re-vegetation including but not limited to seeding, fertilizing and hay blowing on mountain terrain
•    Assist with special event set-up and break down as needed
•    Maintain tools and equipment
•    May engage guests to promote a positive guest experience
•    Operate chainsaw (as required)
•    Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

•    Valid, current unrestricted Driver’s License required
•    Comfortable working on mountain terrain including steep grades
•    Attend fire prevention training (as required)
•    Attend forklift and ATV training (as required)
•    Attend first aid training (as required)
•    Attend chain saw safety class (as required)
•    Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR preferred
•    High school degree or equivalent preferred

Additional Information

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
Physical Demands
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
 
A physical assessment (Work Ready) is required for certain positions.
Skiing or Snowboarding is required for certain winter positions.

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.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     

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 Skiing Company / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.  

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit aspensnowmass.com/jobs/benefits

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