Summer Lift Operator 2026

Description

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living: Enjoy the rare opportunity to work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving arts and food scene, Boise offers urban amenities with small-town charm, just 16 miles from the slopes.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people; not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun shape a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors: Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life with none of the resort town isolation.

Description

The Lift Operator position is responsible for the safe operation of the chairlifts and conveyors while providing quality customer service during the summer operating season.

Essential Function of the Job

• Assume responsible charge of the lift.
• Conduct all safety checks.
• Maintain a clean deck and ramp.
• Unload all Bikes from racks.
• Assist guests loading bikes into racks.
• Advise and assist guests using the lift.
• Maintain orderly passenger traffic within lift area.
• Immediately inform Lift Supervisor or Manager of any condition or occurrence which may adversely affect the safety of the operation.
• Check tickets and passes, and assist with any issues that arise
• Immediately inform Lift Supervisor of any condition or occurrence which may adversely affect the safety of the operation.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
• Assist in mountain rescue efforts, as necessary
• Perform other related tasks, as necessary
• Present a professional and positive image of the company while interacting with guests and other Bogus Basin employees

Requirements

• Passionate about Bogus Basin’s Mission.
• Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to safely lift a mountain bike above shoulder level, and roll one mountain bike in each hand off a moving carrier.
• Ability to occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and may be required to lift up to 35 pounds above shoulder level.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to work mid-May through mid-October.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent in an outdoor environment
• Position is regularly exposed to inclement weather and direct sun.
• Vibration and noise are present in the work environment

Personal Appearance

When in the public eye, your personal appearance is an important part of the product we offer our guests. You should come to work neatly groomed and in uniform. In addition to the uniform jacket, lift operators need the following equipment:

• Black, tan or khaki pants or 6 inch or longer shorts. No denim.
• Sunglasses.
• Appropriate footwear to operate lift.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.