Lift Mechanics - Year Round

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

Year Round

Steamboat
- Ski Town, U.S.A. is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, 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 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.

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees*
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees*
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
  * to rest, relax and recharge
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season‑to‑Season Employees.
• Apex‑MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees*
• Free regional bus pass

* for more information on our employee benefits!

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The Lift Maintenance Department is hiring Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Mechanics. If you have a solid mechanical and electrical aptitude, we are interested in speaking with you! Our resort operates multiple types of lifts, and we just installed the longest gondola in North America, Wild Blue. During your interview you will be placed according to your current skill set and certifications held.

This will also determine your starting wage. Below are some of the minimum skills to be considered for each level.

• Conduct all maintenance activities required to assure safe and reliable operation of the area's lift system and associated equipment.
• Conduct daily, monthly, and weekly winter operational inspections of assigned lift equipment according to prescribed inspection guidelines.
• Complete work orders on all maintenance activities.
• Must maintain an understanding of the current rules and regulations of the Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board and other applicable agencies.
• Must become proficient at starting stalled ski lifts; assist in running lifts under auxiliary power and following lift failure and evacuation procedures.
• Must continually demonstrate a willingness and motivation to learn and develop the job skills that are specific to the types of equipment that must be maintained.
• Must be able to work well within a team to create a positive work environment in a high volume, and at times, stressful position.
• Duties and responsibilities split between field and shop environment.
• May work on lifts and/or gondola, must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Work with all fellow mechanics and lift supervisors to ensure safe and efficient operations of the tramway.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2 years of previous work history/education required.
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and shop equipment.
• Must meet SSRC minimum driving standards and have current Driver's license; a successful motor vehicle record background check is required.
• Must be able to…