Cooper Spur - Lift Operator
About The Position
Join the team at Cooper Spur Ski Area, part of Mt. Hood Meadows, and help create memorable mountain experiences for our guests! As a Lift Operator, you’ll play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of our chairlift and rope tow while providing friendly, attentive hospitality to guests throughout the day. This hands-on, outdoor position combines guest service, safety awareness, and mountain operations. You’ll assist guests with loading and unloading, monitor lift operations, maintain safe and orderly loading and unloading areas, and help keep lift stations clear of snow and ice. Working in a dynamic mountain environment, you’ll need to stay alert, adapt to changing weather and snow conditions, and respond calmly to situations as they arise. We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working outdoors in all winter conditions and take pride in creating a safe, welcoming experience for guests of all ages and abilities. If you’re ready to work hard, support your teammates, and be part of the close-knit community at Cooper Spur this winter, we encourage you to apply!
Requirements
- Must be 18 or older
- Must commit to working weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Must have reliable transportation for winter road conditions
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength, including shoveling snow
- Must be able to offer quality and engaging service and hospitality
- Must be comfortable working outside in cold, wet, and extreme weather
- Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business
Responsibilities
- Safe and efficient operation of chairlift and rope tow
- Providing friendly, attentive hospitality to guests
- Assisting guests with loading and unloading
- Monitoring lift operations
- Maintaining safe and orderly loading and unloading areas
- Keeping lift stations clear of snow and ice
- Staying alert and adapting to changing weather and snow conditions
- Responding calmly to situations as they arise
Benefits
- Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
- Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
- Gift your lift access to a family member
- Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
- Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
- Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
- Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
- Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
- Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
- Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
- Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
- Access to Team Wellness Programs
- Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
