Lift Operator

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing

Healthcare options

Discounts on gear

401(k) match

Free lift tickets

Store discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking seasonal lift operators to load and unload guests, scan tickets, and manage lines with safety and courtesy. The role requires working outdoors in winter conditions and includes shift exposure to cold weather.

Base pay is $21.00–$25.92 per hour, with benefits such as ski passes, healthcare options, and employee discounts. Seasonal full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Provide top-quality customer service.
• Maintain safety awareness and follow policies.
• Demonstrate teamwork and reliability in fast-paced settings.
• Communicate clearly with guests and teammates to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload guests efficiently and safely.
• Perform ticket scanning and assist guests with directions.
• Control lines and manage guest flow around lift areas.
• Operate chairlifts and monitor equipment for safety.
• Follow safety policies and complete safety logs as required.
• Maintain awareness of weather and outdoor conditions during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal
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Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary:

Execute efficient and courteous loading and unloading of guests, including ticket scanning, line control, and operating chairlifts, while adhering to safety policies. Role will be exposed to outdoors in winter weather conditions for duration of shift. Seasonal full-time and part-time positions available.

A pplicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $21.00 - $25.92 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following: other duties may be assigned:

• Provide top-quality customer service.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with friendly service.
• Perform safety checks on chairlifts and maintain safety logs.
• Understand lift mechanics: brakes, electrical systems, mechanical drives.
• Assist with safe loading and unloading of chairs.
• Communicate effectively with lift users and operators.
• Maintain safe snow conditions on ramps.
• Set up and maintain signs, fences, and mazes.
• Monitor area for trash and safety issues.
• Stay alert to surroundings at all times.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Neat and clean appearance.
• Punctual and team-oriented.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 35lbs . Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposure to extreme cold, wetness, humidity, blizzards, and storms.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Use of various lift operation equipment.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job: Describe equipment used in job.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Prior experience with the public

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility . Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.