Lead Lift Operator

Vail Resorts; Leavenworth (WA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 40,253; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Discount lift tickets for friends and

Free ski lessons

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is seeking a Lead Lift Operator at Stevens Pass Mountain Resort in Leavenworth, WA. You will oversee the Lift Experience Team, ensure safe operation of resort lifts, and provide courteous guest service during shifts. This full‑time seasonal role includes benefits and a competitive hourly wage.

Join a team focused on delivering a seamless end‑to‑end guest experience from entrance to lift unloading, with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience.
• Physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Fluent in English communication.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather.
• Flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up lifts daily and learn the lifts and work area quickly.
• Train new employees in daily operating procedures.
• Lead the Lift Operators in assigned tasks and projects.
• Ensure lift logs are complete and accurate daily.
• Coach and develop performance of Lift Operators and assist in reviews.
• Maintain appearance of lift stations and audit supplies and logs.
• Ensure breaks follow Department Labor policies.

Skills

Lift operations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lead Lift Operator

Location: Stevens Pass Mountain Resort, Leavenworth, WA, US

We are looking for a Lead Lift Operator to join our Lift Experience Team at Stevens Pass Mountain Resort. The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end‑to‑end experience from the entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operations Team Lead, you will be responsible for the safe operation of resort lifts, overseeing staff within the Lift Experience Team, and ensuring courteous and efficient guest service. This full‑time seasonal position offers competitive wages ranging from $22.00 to $29.22 per hour, 8‑10 hour days, weekends, holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes free passes, ski lessons, a 401(k) retirement plan, employee assistance program, training and development, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up one or more lifts every day and quickly developing a working knowledge of the lifts and work area.
• Training new employees in daily operating procedures.
• Leading the Lift Operators in assigned tasks and projects.
• Ensuring lift logs are complete and accurate on a daily basis.
• Coaching and developing the performance of assigned Lift Operators and assisting in employee reviews.
• Maintaining the overall appearance of assigned lift stations and staff, auditing station supplies and lift logs throughout the day.
• Ensuring all breaks are completed in accordance with Department Labor policies.
• Conducting and providing valuable input during morning/evening shift meetings.
• Adhering to all company and department policies and procedures and setting an example for others to follow.
• Being completely reliable and punctual for all assigned shifts, able to work unsupervised and delegate duties when needed.
• Participating in classroom and on‑the‑job training for lift operators and ensuring training documents are kept current.
• Performing other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1–2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience.
• Physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Fluent in English communication.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for the entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks: free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Additional employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Referral program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Vail Resorts is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever comes first.