Cooper Spur - Lift Operator

Mt. Hood Meadows; Mount Hood (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Housing Resources

Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for depend./

Free Group Lessons

Discounts on Rental Gear

Buddy Tickets

Resort Discounts

Job summary

Cooper Spur Ski Area, part of Mt. Hood Meadows, is seeking a Lift Operator to help ensure safe, smooth operation of our chairlift and rope tow while delivering friendly guest service.

Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic mountain environment, assisting guests with loading, monitoring lift operations, and keeping loading areas safe and clear of snow and ice, even in winter conditions.

Join a dependable, team-oriented crew that thrives outdoors and takes pride in hospitality for guests of all ages.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Commitment to working weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Reliable transportation for winter road conditions.
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks including shoveling snow.
• Provide quality and engaging service and hospitality.
• Comfortable working outside in cold, wet, and extreme weather.
• Adaptable to the changing dynamics of a seasonal business.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with loading and unloading of lifts.
• Monitor lift operations and loading areas for safety and efficiency.
• Keep lift stations clear of snow and ice.
• Respond calmly to situations that arise in a dynamic mountain environment.

Skills

Guest service

Safety awareness

Physical endurance

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Position Overview

Join the team at Cooper Spur Ski Area, part of Mt. Hood Meadows, and help create memorable mountain experiences for our guests! As a Lift Operator, you’ll play an important role in the safe and efficient operation of our chairlift and rope tow while providing friendly, attentive hospitality to guests throughout the day.

This hands-on, outdoor position combines guest service, safety awareness, and mountain operations. You’ll assist guests with loading and unloading, monitor lift operations, maintain safe and orderly loading and unloading areas, and help keep lift stations clear of snow and ice. Working in a dynamic mountain environment, you’ll need to stay alert, adapt to changing weather and snow conditions, and respond calmly to situations as they arise.

We’re looking for dependable, team-oriented individuals who enjoy working outdoors in all winter conditions and take pride in creating a safe, welcoming experience for guests of all ages and abilities.

This is a part-time, seasonal position

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be 18 or older
• Must commit to working weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Must have reliable transportation for winter road conditions
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength, including shoveling snow
• Must be able to offer quality and engaging service and hospitality
• Must be comfortable working outside in cold, wet, and extreme weather
• Must be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business

Compensation

• Starting Wage: $17.94 – $21.93 per hour

Perks

• Local Housing Resources. Subject to Eligibility
• Ski/Snowboard Season Pass for employees and qualifying dependents
• Don't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family member
• Free Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental Gear
• Buddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)
• Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)
• Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)
• Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)
• Affordable Employee Daycare - ERDC Eligible
• Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailers
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & Sandy
• Summer Seasonal Job Connections with Local Businesses
• Access to Team Wellness Programs
• Team Appreciation Events/Dinners
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Videos

• Watch our team in action on the MHM YouTube Channel