Lift Operator

Vail Resorts • Truckee, CA

232d • $20

About The Position

Join the Lift Experience Team at Northstar California Resort as a Lift Operator for the Summer Seasonal 2025. This role is essential in providing a seamless experience for both employees and guests, ensuring safety and efficiency in the operation of lifts. As a Lift Operator, you will be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of guests, managing lift operations, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful mountain setting while building connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

Requirements

• No experience is necessary; training will be provided.
• Must be able to make quick decisions and use considerable judgment regarding safety.
• Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner.
• Must be willing to perform alternate functions from time to time, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the safety of passengers while providing instruction and customer service in the safe loading and unloading of lifts.
• Operate lift to ensure that optimal chair capacity is achieved as determined by Lift Experience guidelines and performance reporting.
• Proactively notify maintenance/dispatch of repair or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with the Lift Maintenance department to learn the proper operation of lift equipment.
• Implement emergency procedures as required, including contacting Patrol.
• Ensure lift is ready for operations prior to set up of maze; set up/disassemble lift maze daily according to maze standards.
• Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work area and cleanliness of lift shacks; remove trash when necessary.
• Take on additional training to support ticket scanning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral Program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed