Lift Operator (Whitefish Mountain Resort) - Winter

Winter Sports InC•Whitefish, MT

just now•$0 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Lift Operations Department offices and Lift Operations locker rooms are in the Operations/Events Building located in the upper village area, adjacent to the Alder parking lot. The Winter Season runs from December through early-April, weather permitting. Must be available during holiday period (mid-December to mid-January).

Requirements

Minimum two years of high school, trade school, or equivalent
Skill in operating basic machinery
Ability to provide accurate information and maintain a good attitude during stressful situations
Ability to speak clearly and communicate thoroughly with customers and co-workers
Willing to work overtime, holidays, night skiing shifts, and weekends as requested by the Manager
Willing to work a variety of assignments, including but not limited to bottom and top stations of Fixed-Grip, Detachable, and Surface Lifts
Must be at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

Skiing/snowboarding skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Execute the proper, efficient, and courteous loading and unloading of our guests.
Inspect, record, and report the condition of lift machinery.
Maintain proper snow levels throughout the lift station area.
Create a positive and courteous atmosphere.
Check tickets at every lift location.
Execute the daily pre-operational inspection of lift machinery to complete a legal lift log document. Any irregularities you find should be reported to Lift Operations dispatch.
Execute the daily operations and closing procedures.
See that the proper and required information and materials are completed.
Set up lift corral areas and maintain throughout the day and remove each evening.
Knowledgeably and efficiently administer emergency procedures such as lift breakdown, fire, accident reporting, high winds, lightning, etc.
Maintain proper ramp height and condition on a continual basis to ease in the proper loading and unloading of guests and for preventing lift wear and tear. Remove and/or add snow at the top and bottom of lift stations daily as conditions change utilizing the measuring tool provided.
Notify the Lift Operations Manager and/or Supervisor of any safety concerns, required maintenance, or grooming needed.
When scanning tickets, inspect and scan each guest ticket or season pass every time. Verify that each guest has a valid ticket.
Complete Lift Incident reports and/or call the Lift Operations Manager and/or Supervisor to assist.
Actively direct the proper and efficient loading and unloading of guests of all ability levels through communication, awareness, and decision-making.
Support and actively participate in safety and risk management training provided by Winter Sports Inc.
Follow and comply with OSHA standards as defined by company policy and procedures.
Report any injury and/or unsafe working conditions to the crew leader, supervisor, or manager.
All team members must be on constant alert for any unsafe conditions and work behaviors. This will involve, but not be limited to, periodic inspections of work and public areas. Follow-up notification will be done to correct the condition or practice at the earliest possible opportunity.