Lead Lift Operator

Location: Soda Springs, California

Woodward Tahoe (Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you!

The purpose of a lead operator is to assist the Lift Operations Manager in maintaining a standard of excellence on the mountain. You must be a model operator able to load and manage any chair smoothly and efficiently. You must also be able to pass a skiing or snowboarding competency exam as well as be certified to drive a snowmobile. You need to possess the initiative to look around and see what needs to be done without being told. In order to accomplish your responsibilities, you will be riding on the clock as a means of transportation from chair to chair. You will also be operating a snowmobile. Considering this you must be mature and conduct yourself in such a way that you are above reproach or criticism. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your privileges. If you cannot conduct yourself responsibly, you will lose your position as lead operator.

What's in it for You?

• Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $21+ actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Free skiing & riding privileges at most POWDR locations.

• Full access to our world class indoor / outdoor facility.

• Friends & Family Discount Passes and Comps.

• Discounts on food, retail, and partners like GoPro, Mammut, Subaru and Verizon.

• Career Development Programs.

• A work culture based on fun and progression.

• Enough free time to enjoy the Woodward lifestyle.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The purpose of a lead operator is to assist the Lift Operations Manager in maintaining a standard of excellence on the mountain. You must be a model operator able to load and manage any chair smoothly and efficiently. You must also be able to pass a skiing or snowboarding competency exam as well as be certified to drive a snowmobile. You need to possess the initiative to look around and see what needs to be done without being told. In order to accomplish your responsibilities, you will be riding on the clock as a means of transportation from chair to chair. You will also be operating a snowmobile. Considering this you must be mature and conduct yourself in such a way that you are above reproach or criticism. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your privileges. If you cannot conduct yourself responsibly, you will lose your position as lead operator. 

Personal Attributes:  

• Is honest and has the highest integrity.  

• Is able to handle and manage confidential information.  

• Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines.  

• Willing to challenge existing policies, and willing to follow policies and procedures once established.  

• Is supportive of Core Values.  

• Sets the example for others. 

• Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.  

• Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.  

• Is flexible with hours and days of work.  

• Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week.  

• Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have an effective work-life balance.  

• Passion and a caring attitude for all abilities of guests. 

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