Route of the Hiawatha
Route of the Hiawatha
Currently recruiting for the season from May 22nd, 2026 to September 13th, 2026.
Lookout Pass maintains and operates the Route of the Hiawatha. This is a Nationally acclaimed Rail-to-Trail path that follows the abandoned Milwaukee RR grade between the historic old townsite of Taft, MT, and Pearson, ID. There are several tunnels and trestles to pass through and go over. This is a wonderful family friendly bike ride in beautiful Northern Idaho.
Northern Idaho, on the Montana boarder, right on Interest 90.
- Location
- Idaho
- Season
- Summer
- Staff size
- 80
- Housing
- Employer housing is not available, but resources are provided to help staff find housing in our area.
- Housing details
- Limited employee housing available.
- Family housing available
- No
- Single occupancy housing available
- No
- Pet friendly
- No
- Meals
- None
- Cell phone service
- Yes, most carriers
- Internet access
- Intermittent
About Route of the Hiawatha
Find the light at the end of every tunnel on the Route of the Hiawatha. 10 tunnels and 7 trestles make this one of the most scenic rails to trails conversions in the world. Nestled in the Bitterroot Mountains on the Montana/Idaho border this 16-mile trail is both beautiful and rich in history as one of the great engineering feats of the Milwaukee Road.
The Employee Experience
Every day is an adventure on the Route of the Hiawatha! This is a dynamic and fast-paced environment with guest service at the forefront of our operations. Surrounded by the beautiful Bitterroot Mountains and lacking the modern convivence of cell service our staff are a resource for all guests as we ride the trail to aid our visitors.
Ideal Candidate
Our staff needs to be outgoing, resourceful, problem-solvers and outdoor-oriented as most are expected to spend the majority of the day outside.
Room and Board
Housing is available for those who qualify. This shared dorm-style conversion does have a full kitchen, Wifi, and washer and dryer on the property. Rooms are shared with shared bathrooms. Monthly rates are available. Housing is on the Idaho side in Wallace, ID or Osburn, ID.
Employee Perks
Employees enjoy unlimited access to the bike trail, shuttles, and scenic chairlift rides. Discount on food and beverages at the main base area and employee lunches on select days.
Getting Here and Getting Around
Personal vehicles are welcomed and encourage. There is limited public transportation in the Silver Valley on the ID side and none in MT. Bikes can work as an alternative but distances can be far. Carpooling with other staff is an option. The closest airports are in Spokane, WA, and Missoula, MT.
For Fun
Surrounded by National Forests and miles of biking, hiking, and access to fishing streams, rafting on the Clark Fork, St. Joe, and North Fork, there is something for everyone. Wallace, ID hosts countless festivals each weekend in the summer. Two hours to Glacier National Park, Missoula, Coeur d'Alene, and Spokane provide a change of scenery and other amenities not found in the Silver Valley or St. Regis Valley.
Current Job Openings
Complete projects and tasks as assigned by the Maintenance and Development Director
Uphold the most professional image.
Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations
Required to work weekends and most holidays
Work across departments and understand the needs of a small ski area, maintain flexibility
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Lookout Pass and the Route of the Hiawatha, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate to little supervision
Ability to work under deadline pressure and handle many projects at once
Self-motivated, work independently
Commitment to guest and employee satisfaction
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to work with people from different departments across the resort
Constantly strives to improve his or her skills for the betterment of the team
Willingness to learn new skills
Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings, holidays and weekends
Have a clean driving record
2+ years of experience
Ability to work long days, work on your feet for long periods of time, lift 50 lbs
Health/Medical Reimbursement
Profit sharing, after vested requirement are met
- Have the desire to get new skiers/riders into the proper equipment.
- Fit Boots, Skis, Snowboards and/or Bikes to guest satisfaction
- Ensure guests are well-equipped for a day on the mountain/trail.
- Demonstrate proper knowledge of company cash handling policies and procedure.
- Arrive on time, with proper, clean uniform and appearance.
- Lead team to successful days and maintain/boost crew moral.
- Maintain rental fleet and inventory.
- Assist with tracking equipment and inventory regularly.
- Maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Strong customer service skills
- English fluency - required
- Friendly, personable and comfortable working with people
- Ability to work a flexible schedule; including some nights and weekends - required
- Experience with rental POS systems - preferred
- Passion for the snowsports industry – preferred
- Disciplined, responsible and accountable.
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- 3 years
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
- Mullan, ID 83846: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
- Customer service: 5 years (Required)
- 2 years rental shop experience
- 2 years leadership experience
Camp Host
We are looking for a overnight camp host to monitor the site between 8pm and 7am 5-7 days per week. You must have your own hard sided RV or Trailer to stay in. Power hook up on site and other utilities can be negotiated. There is no on site water hook up, but there are vault restrooms.
Additional work for hourly pay can be an option for additional income.
Ideal candidate is self reliant and can start ASAP. Email abby@skilookout.com
Bike Mechanic
Bike Mechanics do not need professional experience, but 3 years of home bike mechanic experience is preferred. Our mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and repair of the bike fleet. Training can be provided. Staff are expected to be able to lift bikes and work on their feet. This is one of our indoor positions but does sometimes require product and repair testing before bikes re-join the fleet.
Could be duel seasonal or year-round as a ski tech in the winter months at Lookout Pass Ski Area
Staff housing is available!
Email JOBS@SkiLookout.com with questions or to apply.
Bike Rental Tech
Like problem solving and are quick to think on your feet, this fast paced department is responsible for our large bike rental fleet. Staff are responsible for fitting rented bikes to guest, informing guests of proper equipment usage, loading and unloading bikes from vehicles, washing bikes and inspecting bikes for repair. This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs, work outdoors on your feet, solve problems and communicate with guests. These staff members work out of our main base area off Exit 0 on I-90 on the Idaho/Montana State line.
Building Maintenance Tech
The building maintenance technician is responsible for the maintenance and repair of buidings and grounds at lookout pass. Must be comfortable working on ladders and out of aerial equipment when accessing roofs and upper level exteriors. Experience with operating an airless paint sprayer is required, minor plumbing and electrical experience is desired. The building maintenance technicians should be able to identify areas that require repair or re-painting and be motivated to remedy any problems found quickly and efficiently. Most work will be outdoors and tools are provided. Must be drug free. 3 years experience is preferred. Full time, flexible schedule.
Building/Property/Vehicle Maintenance
This position is for a “Jack of all Fixes” with a well-rounded skill set for maintenance. The ideal tech is skilled in carpentry, painting, is comfortable operating small machinery and enjoys variation in work. They should be able to assist in daily vehicle checks, oil changes, and cleaning. This person should be willing to learn new skills, work independently on projects.
Please email jobs@skilookout.com or attach your application.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Duties as Assigned:
Personal Attributes:
Qualified Candidates
Physical Requirements
Benefits
Year-Round/Full-Time
Reports to Maintenance and Development Director
Bus Drivers
Bus Drivers make up a crucial part to our team as they help guest go uphill form Pearson to Roland. Drivers will need to be able to lift and load up to 50 lbs, have strong communication and team work skills. Drivers must have a CDL with a passenger endorsement to work as a bus driver and feel comfortable driving on unpaved roads.
Bus Washer
The vehicle wash tech will ensure that all trucks and busses used in daily operations for the route of the Hiawatha bike trail are clean and free of trash. Operate a pressure washer to remove dust and dirt both inside and out of busses, wash windows, vacuum and wipe down interiors of trucks. Work independently, daily work hours will be outside the operating hours of the ROTH bike trail. Expected to wash 8 or more vehicles daily.
Delivery Drivers
Drivers work across all departments as they shuttle bikes, equipment and other necessities from the main base on the Idaho/Montana border to the Trail Head at East Portal, MT. This position is fast paced, dynamic, requires a Drivers License, the ability to multi task, follow directions and lift up to 50lbs. Drivers need to be self-motivated and be able to work independently.
Food Court/Retail Cashier
Responsible and guest service oriented staff who assist customers at our Main Base Lodge at Exit 0 on the Idaho/Montana Border. Responsibilities include organizing inventory, stocking shelves and helping guests. Staff members must have strong communication skills.
Food Court Cook
This position is based out of our main base area lodge at Exit 0 on the MT/ID border. Food Court staff make hot and cold food items for guests to enjoy on the trail. They may also help in our retail department, work as cashiers, and may be asked to work in concessions at the East Portal or Pearson Trail Heads. Cooks are required to on they feet for most of the day and lift up to 25 lbs.
Mechanic Assistant
The mechanic assistant is responsible for assisting the vehicle maintenance technicians as well as ensuring the equipment is clean and ready to be used prior to it leaving the base area. Requires traveling (in company vehicles) to pick up parts and supplies at local stores and driving to the route of the Hiawatha bike trail to check condition of busses and asset with breakdown repairs. Candidate should have a mechanical background. Experience operating skid steer loader or similar equipment is desired. Must be drug free, with a good driving record. Full time, flexible schedule.
Rental Tech Supervisor
We are looking for an assistant conductor to keep the bikes rolling thru the rental department. This position requires many hats; this person needs to be guest service oriented, organized and a strong leader. The rental shop assistant supervisor is responsible for assisting guests, solving problems and keeping the bikes ready to roll at all times. In this dynamic position, job duties include fitting rented bikes to guest, informing guests of proper equipment usage, loading and unloading bikes from vehicles, washing bikes and inspecting bikes for repair. Candidates should have 1 year of previous work experience in outdoor recreation or guest services. This position could become a full time, duel seasonal position with our winter ski/board rental shop. This position requires the ability to lift 50 lbs. and work outdoors on your feet, solve problems and communicate with guests. These staff members work out of our main base area off Exit 0 on I-90 on the Idaho/Montana State line.
Reservation Agent
Do you have good communication and organization skills? The Reservations department is essential to our daily operations as they are at the front line of communication with guests via phone and email. This department is responsible for organizing the reservations for each day in advance to allow all other departments time to plan and organize. This is another position based out of our main base lodge at Exit 0 on the MT/ID border.
Shuttle/Cargo Drivers
Shuttle drivers are expected to have good communication skills with fellow drivers as good communication is a must on the trail. Drivers must be comfortable driving on single lane dirt roads, driving long trucks, vans, and pulling a cargo trailer . Drivers are expected to be able to load and unload bikes and other equipment up to 50 lbs. Shuttle Drivers work in tandem with Bus Drivers.
Ticketing Cashier
This job is one of the few positions where staff work primarily indoors. Agents will great guests at out Main Lodge at Exit 0 on I-90 (right on the state border of MT/ID). They will be expected to check in guests, sell tickets, and answer questions about the trail as well as provide clear directions to the trail head. Strong communication skills are a must in this department. These staff members may be asked to work in our concessions at the East Portal or Pearson trail heads.
Trail Maintenance
Trail Maintenance staff help keep the trail safe for visitors. They are the first one on the trail each day (around 7am) tasked with cleaning restrooms, clearing the trail of debris, filling potholes, fueling buses, checking tickets, selling tickets, loading and unloading bikes, helping with crowd control at trail heads and seasonal projects like painting. Training will be provided but these members of our team are expected to work independently.
Trail Marshal
If you like being outside, biking and solving problems, Trail Marshals work throughout the trail helping guests with questions, bike problems and shuttles back to Roland. Trail Marshalls will be expected to give orientations to guests as they arrive at the East Portal Trail Head, help load and unload bikes, help size and set up delivered rental bikes to guest, check and sell trail tickets, fix minor bike problems and assist Bike Patrol in first aid. Tools for repairs, training and bikes will be provided. Trail Marshals work as a team and independently to keep the guests moving along the trail. Good commutation skills, and independent work ethic. the ability to do physical tasks like lifting 50 lbs and biking 16 miles or more a day are must for member of the Trail Marshal Staff.
Vechicle Maintenance Mechanic
The vehicle maintenance mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of the rolling stock used in daily operations at lookout pass/route of the Hiawatha, this includes: light trucks, loaders, busses and ATV’s. Fabrication skills and tire repair experience necessary, responsible for cleanliness of shop area and of equipment. Work is performed at lookout pass base area as well as breakdown repairs on the mountain and route of the Hiawatha bike trail. Applicants need to be a reliable, responsible, self-starter who can be a leader to the other shop workers. Must be drug free. Full time, flexible schedule.
Rental Shop Department Supervisor
Rental Shop Supervisor oversees a large rental operation, maintenance of equipment and testing, supervising staff, maintaining equipment safety standards and protocols. Provides guest services related to the proper selection, fitting, renting and selling of a variety of winter sports equipment, bikes and accessories. Manages functions related to maintaining efficient and high-quality shop operations, ordering and training and scheduling staff and overseeing rental equipment fleet. Must work well with reservations and have strong communications. Our Summer Operation is the Route of the Hiawatha Bike Trail.
Full time/Year round, Salary: BOE
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):
QUALIFICATIONS:
Benefits: PTO, Health Reimbursement, Use of Facilities and Activities for yourself and Dependents, Profit Sharing Plan
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $44,000.00 per year
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Experience level:
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Weekly day range:
Ability to commute/relocate:
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Work Location: In person
How to Apply
Apply today via the Apply Here button below or email Jobs@SkiLookout.com with a resume.
Contact Info
- Lisa Bressel
- jobs@skilookout.com
- (208) 744-1301
- www.ridethehiawatha.com
