What are the responsibilities and job description for the Winter 26/27: Lift Operator position at Copper Mountain?
Job Title: Lift Operator
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $17.50 to $19.10 , actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
- Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.
Job Summary:
To execute the proper, efficient, and courteous loading and unloading of our guests. To inspect, record, and report the condition of all lift machinery. To provide maximum ticket security by ensuring each boarding skier/snowboarder has a valid pass product. To maintain proper and efficient levels of snow throughout the entire lift station area. To understand and promote Copper’s products and services.
Basic Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. and be able to assist picking up fallen skiers
- Must be willing to work 5 days/week, weekends and holidays included
- Must be willing to work as early as 4:00AM and as late as mid-night while ensuring excellent service standards with our guests
- Must be able to meet Copper’s grooming standards
- Must have previous customer/guest relations experience
- Must desire an outdoor job that requires manual labor
- Must have the ability to stand outside for long periods of time in cold temperatures, the ability to shovel snow throughout the work day
- Must follow strict safety guidelines in the operation of lift machinery
- Must be fluent in English and be able to read and write in English
- Must complete the required training class and pass a written test
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to recognize and respond to audible signals (i.e. telephones, beeper system and guest questions)
- Must be able to visually and audibly inspect terminals, motor rooms and line equipment
- This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication
Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
- Intermediate skiing or riding ability
- Owns equipment (skis/snowboard, boots, helmet, goggles)
Salary : $18 - $19