Lift Operator 3 - Winter 2026/27

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Jay (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

401k program eligibility

Season passes for dependents

Employee recognition programs

Seasonal employee parties

Free meals

Job summary

Jay Peak in Jay, VT is hiring a Lift Operator 3 for the winter season. The role involves leading a crew of Lift Operators, coordinating with Patrol, and ensuring safe, smooth lift operations.

A strong emphasis is on training, safety checks, and daily reporting in a mountain operations setting. The position is seasonal with a salary of $18.50 per hour, plus benefits such as paid sick time, 401k eligibility after a year with 1,000 hours, and season passes for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read safety rules and operate manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Performs all daily duties of a Lift Operator.
• Leads assigned Lift Operators.
• Supports Lift Operations Supervisor in guiding and training Lift Operator 1 and 2.
• Oversees daily operations of a lift.
• Performs daily safety checks and ensures lifts close correctly at shift end.

Skills

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Reading/writing reports

Education

GED or high school diploma

Job description

Job Location: Jay Peak - Jay, VT 05859
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $18.50 - $18.50 Hourly

WHY WORK AT JAY PEAK?

We’re a team of good-natured folks at the heart and soul of a growing resort community. Our co-workers are our friends, so we happily go the extra mile for each other and our guests. We’re rewarded fairly for our collective efforts and encouraged to pursue individual goals. We’re a family, one that gets to choose its members. We strive for an authentic, community driven Resort that derives its vitality from the on-mountain experience, respect for its history & what has come before it, and its employees whose energy and spirit are its foundation. It’s not for everyone but we’re not looking for everyone-we’re looking for you.

IF YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES, HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET

• $18.50 per hour
• Paid Sick Time
• 401k program eligibility with employer match after a year of employment with 1,000 hours of service
• FREE or deeply discounted season passes for you and your dependents
• Employee Recognition Programs (including daily, monthly, yearly, and seniority programs)
• Seasonal employee parties
• Regular free employee breakfasts/lunches, family events, and parties

SUMMARY

The Lift Operator 3 performs all Lift Operator duties in addition to supporting the training and development of new staff. This position helps train Operator 1s, leads a crew of Operator 1s, and coordinates with Patrol and other Mountain Operations departments regarding opening and closing of lifts. The Lift Operator 3 reflects significant experience and is relied upon for leadership in daily operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following, other duties may be assigned)

• Performs all daily duties of a Lift Operator
• Leads assigned Lift Operators.
• Supports Lift Operations Supervisor in guiding and training Lift Operator 1 and 2.
• Oversees daily operations of a lift.
• Performs daily safety checks at the direction of the Lift Operations Manager or Supervisor.
• Ensures all lifts are closed correctly at the end of each shift.
• Fills out daily operation logs.
• Performs snow removal and maintenance of lift ramps.
• Checks guest lift tickets.
• Other duties as assigned, which could be directly related, or unrelated to original position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. While this job may lead a crew, the crew will report to the Lift Operations Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 working near moving mechanical parts, exposed to outdoor weather condition and extreme cold (non-weather). The employee is frequently working in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The work environment for this position is usually loud.

RESORT CONDITIONS

This is a Winter Resort Area. It requires that work venues are varied, and in many cases include steep stairways, multilevel buildings and outdoor work areas, subject to very cold, sometimes wet or very sunny work sites. Some facilities are located at the base or bottom area and some are semi-remote and can only be reached by traveling via chair lift(s), skis or snowboards. Walking surfaces are frequently frozen, sloped and slippery. Proper footwear is a must, indoors and out. Work days and hours, as well as the number of hours required will vary, with an emphasis on weekends and holidays.