Cooper Spur Lift Op's - Operator In Charge
Mount Hood Meadows•Mount Hood, OR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lift Operator in Charge helps oversee daily operations at the Homestead lift at Cooper Spur Ski Area. This hands-on leadership role combines lift operations, team support, and guest service in an outdoor mountain environment. The operator supports the crew, helps maintain safety standards, communicates operational updates, troubleshoots issues, and works to keep the lift area running efficiently during winter weather and busy days. The position is part-time and seasonal.
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must commit to working weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Must have reliable transportation for winter road conditions.
- Excellent guest service and communication skills.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.
- Dependable, safety-minded, and able to work as part of a team.
- Confidence helping lead others.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in ski area operations.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Help oversee daily operations at the Homestead lift.
- Support the lift crew.
- Help ensure guests have safe, smooth, and welcoming rides.
- Help maintain safety standards.
- Communicate operational updates.
- Troubleshoot operational issues.
- Help keep the lift area running efficiently.
Benefits
- Local housing resources, subject to eligibility.
- Ski/snowboard season pass for employees and qualifying dependents, or the option to gift lift access to a family member.
- Free ski/snowboard group lessons and discounts on rental gear.
- Three discounted buddy tickets to share.
- Resort discounts on food, retail, rentals, lessons, and daycare.
- Mountain Exchange Program offering the ability to request free lift access to regional resorts.
- Industry pro deals through ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, and other providers.
- Affordable employee daycare; ERDC eligible.
- Special invitations to the Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Free employee transportation from Hood River and Sandy.
- Summer seasonal job connections with local businesses.
- Access to team wellness programs.
- Team appreciation events and dinners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
