Ski tow operators work in cold and snowy conditions. Many jobs are part time or seasonal. Hours may include evenings and weekends. Workers in seasonal jobs may work overtime. In some jobs, attendants use computers.
Wages vary with level of training, experience and location.
Entry level wages may be lower. Pay varies with the employer and with the worker's hours and responsibilities. Attendants who work nights or evenings may earn higher wages. Casino gaming workers may earn higher wages because some of them receive tips from their customers. There were 7,540 people employed as amusement and recreation attendants in Indiana in 1998.