Lift Operator (Training available on site)

Position Purpose:

Lift Operator assist in safely loading of passengers on the lift, the maintenance of the lifts while maintaining a safe environment for the passengers to load and unload. Ensuring lift stations are cleared of hazardous conditions and maintaining logs of operation.

Qualifications: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of basic Mechanical skills. 
• Awareness of Ski area Operations. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General understanding of maintenance practices for ski lifts and mountain operations preferred 
• Experience with lift mechanisms and mountain operations preferred.
• Having the ability to work with a team to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Using problem solving skills to depict best option for the situations at hand while following safety procedures.
• Awareness of ski area operations.

Responsibilities: 

Lifts:

• Assist all passengers in the safe loading and unloading of the ski lift  
• Maintain load and unload ramps and areas around all lift stations  
• Identify and report any unusual problems or hazardous conditions to ensure the safety of our guests. 
• Be familiar with all policies, procedures and rules regarding operating and riding a ski lift  
• Perform daily pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures  
• Assist with hill set up and tear down daily. 
• Be friendly, courteous, and professional to our participants. 
• Be aware of company core values, all behavior should reflect our values.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to function and work effectively at high elevations, in extreme cold and other inclement weather conditions. 
• Must be able to push, lift or pull heavy objects including snowmobiles under plumes of snowguns.
• Able to ski or walk with bamboo, signs, fencing, tools, etc. 

Materials Used:

• Basic hand tools, wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers.  
• Lift operation controls

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in in the workplace is usually moderate, this job may experience hazards such as mechanical, electrical, fumes, odors, dusts, gases.

Equipment Used in Job: Appropriate PPE, Snow guys, hoses, hydrants, compressors, hand tools, torches, snowmobile, skis, or snowboard.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee may encounter extreme winter cold and blizzard conditions. 

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm (Will vary during Winter Season)

Hourly pay rate starting at $16.00

All employees get Industry discount.