SEASONAL - PT Pikes Peak Hwy Ranger

About the role

Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain seeks a highly motivated individual for a part-time, seasonal opportunity. Under the guidance of professional staff, you will obtain practical experience facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for guests, ensuring safety of guests, and stewarding resources at a world-renowned site. The selected employees will be responsible for daily patrols and operations along the Pikes Peak Highway recreation corridor.

Responsibilities

• Act as Courtesy patrol for the PPHWY; perform traffic control and initiate contact with guests, maintain a detailed log of persons contacted
• Greet and interact extensively with the public, proactively seek opportunities to engage with guests, respond to guest questions or requests, provide information about the Recreation Area(s), and provide overall exceptional guest service
• Inform guests of available resources; ensure guest activities are in compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Perform daily pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections and address minor vehicle maintenance needs
• Maintain detailed logs and reports of observations, contacts and incidents
• Aid in emergency situations occurring along the highway and at the summit
• Perform guest brake checks to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Assist with snow removal utilizing both plows and hand tools to remove snow from parking lots, facilities exterior grounds, including at the summit of Pikes Peak
• Lead Interpretive programs and support special events
• Monitor weather and road conditions, respond and communicate to Gateway regarding changing weather conditions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year experience in a customer service environment or natural resources
• Possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary Colorado driver's license not subject to restriction related to alcohol and/or drug violations or pending charges
• Possess, or obtain within three months of hire, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and First Aid certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Ranger or similar role communicating rules and land management issues with guests
• Experience operating a snowplow and snow removal
• Experience in interpretive programming and communication techniques
• Experience in incident response

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally at all times with a variety of guests
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of local attractions and recreational opportunities
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Ability to safely operate vehicles in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize duties in stressful situations

Benefits

This is a seasonal (at-will) position with benefits limited to those required by applicable state and federal laws, which include Worker's Compensation, Medicare, Unemployment Insurance, and PERA (Public Employees' Retirement Association).

Pay

Approximate dates of employment will be Spring – Fall 2026. Scheduled hours will vary based on department needs. Total hours worked will not exceed 1,500 annually.

Schedule

Normal work hours require working at least one weekend day – either Saturday or Sunday. Work schedule will vary depending on departmental needs, but will require ability to work 3-4 eight-hour shifts weekly during peak season, with some weeks totaling up to 40 total hours.

Work Location

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, 5089 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO 80809, USA

Additional Information

Please contact Katie McLaughlin at katie.mclaughlin@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas).

Required Questions

• What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
• Do you possess a valid, or willing to obtain, and maintain upon hire, a non-probationary Colorado driver’s license not subject to restrictions?
• Do you possess, or are you willing to obtain within your first three months, a current CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certificate?
• Do you possess, or are you willing to obtain within your first three months, a current First Aid certificate?
• Do you have experience in any of the following? Please select all that apply, or select N/A if not applicable.
• Do you have a preference for which hiring window you would like to be considered for?