Lift Operator - Housing Available

 

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

 

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

 

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

 

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

 

Job Summary:

The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine. You are responsible for the safety and friendly, and efficient travel of our guests and fellow teammates as they navigate premier mountain terrain. Come enjoy the season in a career full of having and providing an Experience of a Lifetime again and again. 

  

Job Specifications: 

• Starting Wage: $20.00/hr 

• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026 

• Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time hours available 

• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  

• Skill Level: Entry Level 

• Housing Availability: Yes 

  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Continuously monitor the safety of passengers while providing instruction and customer service in the safe loading and unloading of lifts; manage the speed of lift as needed 

• Operate lift to ensure that optimal chair capacity is achieved as determined by Lift Experience guidelines and performance reporting 

• Proactively notify maintenance/dispatch of repair or maintenance needs 

• Work closely with the Lift Maintenance department to learn the proper operation of lift equipment 

• Implement emergency procedures as required, including contacting Patrol 

• Ensure lift is ready for operations prior to set up of maze; set up/disassemble lift maze daily according to maze standards 

• Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures 

• Maintain a safe work area and cleanliness of lift shacks; remove trash when necessary 

• A Lift operator team member is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience department who takes on additional training to support ticket scanning 

• Other duties as assigned 

  

Job Requirements: 

• No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees) 

• Must be able to make quick decisions/use considerable judgment regarding safety as well as multitask and anticipate issues 

• Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs 

• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and mov