Lead Lift Operations Foreman

Jimmy Jazz; Leadville (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass for employees and depende…

Reciprocal Skiing privileges and Comp…

On-Premise employee discounts

Career and Leadership Mentoring

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Supplemental Insurance options

Job summary

Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO is seeking a Lift Operations Foreman for the winter season (early December 2026 through late March/April 2027). The role supports the Manager and Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient lift operation and staff training.

You will supervise lift operators, perform pre-operational checks, maintain logs, and assist with maintenance while upholding ANSI B-77 and OSHA standards. A valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and 2+ years in lift operations are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years proven experience in lift operations preferred.
• Basic knowledge of ANSI B-77 and OSHA standards.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Good work ethic, dependability, and excellent customer service & communication skills.
• Familiarity with lift operations and the ski industry in general.
• Season pass for employees and dependents.
• Reciprocal Skiing privileges and Comp Tickets.
• On-Premise employee discounts.
• Career and Leadership Mentoring.
• Paid Time-Off (PTO).
• Supplemental Insurance options.

Responsibilities

• Aid Manager and Supervisor in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all assigned Cooper ski lifts.
• Help Manager and Supervisor train and supervise assigned employees and stations.
• Oversee certain aspects of training of lift operations staff, including pre-season orientation, on-the-job training, and documentation of this training at direction of Manager or Supervisor.
• Print, file, and ensure proper completion of daily operations logs.
• Assist lift operators/attendants in the morning pre-operational setup of all lifts, including snow removal, ramp maintenance, setting up the lift line maze, etc.

Skills

Lift operations experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ski industry knowledge

Job description

Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO is seeking a Lift Operations Foreman for the winter season (early December 2026 through late March/April 2027). The role supports the Manager and Supervisor to ensure safe, efficient lift operation and staff training.

You will supervise lift operators, perform pre-operational checks, maintain logs, and assist with maintenance while upholding ANSI B-77 and OSHA standards. A valid driver’s license, a high school diploma, and 2+ years in lift operations are required.