Job Description

Posting number: S17487

Department: Parks, Rec & Cultural Svc

Division: Pikes Peak-America's Mtn.

Job classification: PT Pikes Peak Hwy Ranger

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

SEASONAL - Part Time - Pikes Peak Highway Ranger

About the Job: 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. Regular duties include interacting with guests and maximizing their experience, performing patrols and basic beautification/maintenance, and responding to guest needs along the Pikes Peak highway.

This position will have two hiring windows: window one will take place February through early March, and window two will take place mid-April

Job Type: Seasonal, part-time

Work 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

Learn more about the department: https://coloradosprings.gov/drivepikespeak

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).

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

As a PT Pikes Peak Highway Ranger you will:

• 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
• Assist with emergency situations occurring along the highway and at the summit
• Perform guest brake checks to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, trash removal, and snow removal of facilities and restrooms
• Lead Interpretive programs and support special events
• Monitor weather and road conditions, respond and communicate to Gateway regarding changing weather conditions
• Perform snow removal utilizing both plows and hand tools to remove snow from parking lots facilities exterior grounds, including at the summit of Pikes Peak
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• 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

Examples of duties

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education

• 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

Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• 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

Supplemental information

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