Chair Lift Operator Lead

Pottcounty Ia; Northern (KY); Hybride; USD 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pottawattamie County Conservation is hiring a seasonal Chair Lift Operator Lead for Crescent Hill at Hitchcock. This position runs from November through March, or the duration of the ski season.

You will supervise lift operations, assist guests getting on and off, and perform safety and daily log tasks. The role also involves scheduling lift staff and ensuring crowd flow, with emphasis on guest safety in a winter outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of skiing and snowboarding and a chair lift.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of all ages including supervisors, colleagues, children, and the public.

Responsabilités

• Supervise chairlift operations including personnel and preparation for daily operation.
• Assist in scheduling and monitoring schedule of lift operators and attendants.
• Supervise and assist in the proper setup of ramps including maze gates, signage, and lighting to help facilitate crowd flow in an orderly fashion.
• Supervise and assist in preparing loading and unloading ramps both before the lift opens for guests and after it's closed.
• Work as a team and can foster a positive, fun, and safe work environment.

Connaissances

Skiing knowledge

Snowboarding knowledge

Chair lift knowledge

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Description du poste

Pottawattamie County Conservation is announcing the hiring of a seasonal Chair Lift Operator Lead. This is a seasonal position that runs from November through March, or the duration of the ski season.

An individual in this position is responsible for supervision and operation of a chair lift and assisting guests in getting safely on and off the chair lift. Supervise Chairlift Operators and Attendants under the supervision of site manager and their delegates. Perform safety and daily log sheet tasks. Meet the expectations of guests, while keeping guest safety a priority. Maintain snow surface at loading and unloading areas as needed.

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Supervise chairlift operations including personnel and preparation for daily operation.

Assist in scheduling and monitoring schedule of lift operators and attendants. Schedule and follow thru with break schedule for all lift operations personnel.

Supervise and assist in the proper setup of ramps including maze gates, signage, and lighting to help facilitate crowd flow in and orderly fashion.

Supervise and assist in preparing loading and unloading ramps both before the lift opens for guests and after it's closed.

Dress appropriately to be able to perform job duties all day in and outdoor environment during the winter months.

Supervise and assist in the correct procedures for starting, slowing, and stopping the chairlift. Ability to make very quick decisions for safe operations for guests.

Supervise and assist Parking lot attendants including training and monitoring the parking lot during busy times.

Must be polite and helpful to all guests regardless of their ski/snowboard abili ty level.

Work in other departments when needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work in other departments when needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work as a team and can foster a positive, fun, and safe work environment.

Perform other duties as dir e cted or as the situation dictates.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, and Ability

General knowledge of skiing and snowboarding as well as a chair lift.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and good rapport with individuals of all ages including supervisors, colleagues, children, and the public.

Essential Education, Certification, and/or Licenses

Must be eighteen ( 18 ) years old at the time of hire.

Must be reliable, punctual and have own transportation.

Must be able to work in a cold environment for extended periods of time.

Flexibility to work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Department

Conservation

Salary

$16 - $19/hour

Job Type

Seasonal

Location

Crescent Hill at Hitchcock; 17026 Snowhill Lane, Honey Creek

Posted

8/1/2026