What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lift Operator / Attendant / Ticket Checker - Seasonal - Full-Time position at Loveland Ski Area?
Job Title: Lift Operator/Attendant/Ticket Checker, Seasonal Full-Time
Type of Position: Seasonal – Full-Time/Part-Time
Schedule: May be required to work weekends/holidays, dependent on regular schedule
and business needs
Pay Rate: Starts at $20/hr., pay depending on experience
Job Posting Deadline: December 15, 2025
This position may be eligible for employee housing
Do you have a passion for making turns skiing/riding? Put those turns to work and enjoy the snow while working outdoors and helping the lifts turn!
Summary
Lift attendants are on snow responsible for running basic lift operations, following industry safety standards. This position also includes, but it is not limited to scanning lift tickets, raking, bumping chairs and snow shoveling. Every employee is responsible for providing a positive experience for our guests and employees, with safety and fun as our top priorities.
Essential Functions
- Operates ski lift machinery and inspects records and reports/monitors mechanical condition and performance of all lift machinery.
- Executes the safe, efficient, and courteous loading, seating, and unloading of skiers, snowboarders, and other users.
- Maintains safe levels of snow throughout the entire lift station area and maintains safe walking surfaces.
- Ensures guests have proper credentials to access the lift system.
- Stops or slows the lift for safety / emergency purposes / disabled users.
- Performs daily opening procedures, daily operations, and closing procedures in accordance with industry standards.
- Provides excellent guest service.
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to work a minimum of 4 days a week from 8:00am to 4:30pm each day.
- Fluent in English and able to maintain written logs, reports, and checklists.
- Must be able to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move more than 100 pounds.
- Perform extensive snow shoveling and other physically demanding skills.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Work effectively at high elevations, and function effectively in extreme cold weather and in other inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to ski or snowboard is helpful but not required.
- Must complete the Loveland Lift Department Training Program.
What’s in it for You?
- Free Loveland Employee Season Pass.
- Free or discounted skiing & riding at over 30 other ski areas (restrictions may apply).
- This position is eligible for benefits including Limited Medical, Limited Dental, Voluntary Accident Injury Insurance, Voluntary Hospital Care Insurance, and Critical Illness Plans. You must work at least two days a week to be eligible.
- Accrued sick leave.
- Ride breaks provided when possible
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Why Loveland?
The Loveland experience is like no other. We have stayed true to the sport, our guests, and our employees. Our experience is simple and straight forward. Our goal is for everyone to feel at home and to become a member of the Loveland family. Start your day at 10,800 feet, where an average of 400 inches of snow falls annually on 1800 skiable acres – all only 53 miles from Denver! Come join our family, share your passion for safety and the outdoors, and be a part of something special!
Salary : $20
