Lead Lift Operator

Tahoe Donner Association; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership at Trout Creek Rec

Food & beverage discounts

Retail discounts

Job summary

Tahoe Donner Association is seeking a Lift Operator for the downhill ski resort in Truckee, CA. This seasonal, outdoor role involves operating chair lifts, managing loading ramps, and ensuring guest safety and satisfaction on busy winter days.

You’ll perform crowd control, check lift tickets, and assist riders while maintaining signage, barriers, and maze lines. The position offers part-time and full-time seasonal opportunities with competitive pay and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• CPR/First Aid certifications recommended.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and “People” skills; Must love dealing with people.
• Must pass lift operations exam prior to operation of lift.
• Must be willing to work holidays and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Operate chair lifts safely and efficiently.
• Conduct crowd control and check tickets.
• Maintain loading ramps, signage, barriers and maze lines.

Skills

Consistency

Positive attitude

Outgoing personality

Teamwork

People skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certifications (recommended)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Downhill Ski Resort - Truckee, CA 96161

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $19.68 - $27.16 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for a fun and high-energy lift operators to join our winter operations! This position is responsible for operating chair lifts and maintains terminal area. This position performs crowd control, checks lift tickets and lift passes. This is an outside job working in a variety of winter weather elements. The Lift Operator oversees the daily operation of a chair lift in a safe and efficient manner while promoting positive guest relations with riders and co-workers. This position maintains the loading and unloading ramps, sets up signage, barrier fencing, ropes and maze lines.

We have both full time and part time seasonal opportunities available!

We offer competitive starting pay based on experience and availability, performance-based advancement, use of Tahoe Donner Association Amenities, free gym membership at Trout Creek Recreation Center, food & beverage discounts and retail discounts!

Qualifications

• Consistency and Reliability
• Cheerful and Positive Attitude
• Energetic and outgoing personality
• Values Teamwork
• Loves Serving and Helping Others.

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certifications recommended.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and “People” skills; Must love dealing with people.
• Must pass lift operations exam prior to operation of lift.
• Must be willing to work holidays and busy periods

These skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of high school diploma or equivalent plus one to three months relevant experience and/or training in a customer related position; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.