Lead Lift Operator — Elevate Guest Experience (Free Passes)

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

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.