Outdoor & Adventure
Schweitzer Mountain Resort (Alterra Mountain Company)
Schweitzer Mountain Resort, an Alterra Mountain Company resort above Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint, Idaho, is hiring Lift Attendants and Operators for the 2026/27 winter season on a full-time or part-time seasonal basis. The listing pays USD 15.00 to 16.00 per hour and its perks block reads: Free Alterra Mountain Resort pass; Employee housing; Discounted onsite childcare; Accrued paid sick leave; 401(k) match; Great discounts and access to pro deals. Full-time employees may also qualify for medical benefits, vacation time and paid parental leave. Schweitzer employee housing is first-come first-served for staff working 30 or more hours per week, with duplex and shared-house rooms from about USD 350 to 700 per month including utilities and internet and apartment units at Schralpenhaus, per the resort housing page. The job is about guest safety and smooth chairlift operations: helping guests load and unload, maintaining ramps and mazes, snow removal, radio coordination, and ticket checks, sometimes working alone for up to two hours. No prior experience is required; you must be at least 18. Alterra ATS posted date 2026-09-12, req JR135142.
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Assist guests loading and unloading chairlifts safely and efficiently. Maintain lift ramps, mazes and snow surfaces, including shoveling and raking. Check and validate lift tickets and passes. Coordinate with other departments by radio and respond to lift stops and incidents. Provide friendly guest service and information in all winter weather conditions. Work independently at a lift station for up to two hours at a time.
Minimum 18 years old. Strong communication and guest-service skills. Prior skiing or snowboarding experience preferred but not required. Ability to stand and work outdoors for long periods in harsh winter weather and to physically assist guests, potentially lifting 50 pounds or more. No certifications or driver verification required. Must be eligible to work in the United States (no sponsorship stated).
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