Lift Operator: Mountain Seasonals + Free Passes

Vail Resorts; Fairfield (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ski/Mountain perks: free passes for员工

Discounted lift tickets for friends/fc

Free ski lessons

Employee discounts on lodging, food, &

gear & mountain shuttles

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the United States is seeking Lift Experience Team members for seasonal winter 2026/2027. Start wage is $20/hr with opportunities for full-time or part-time shifts, housing available, and on-the-mountain training.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading of lifts, guiding guests, and coordinating with maintenance. No prior experience required; must be able to work outdoors in all weather and on weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees).
• Must be able to make quick decisions and exercise judgment regarding safety; multitask and anticipate issues.
• Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner.
• Willing to perform alternate functions during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor the safety of passengers while providing instruction and customer service in the safe loading and unloading of lifts; manage the speed of lift as needed.
• Operate lift to ensure that optimal chair capacity is achieved as determined by Lift Experience guidelines and performance reporting.
• Proactively notify maintenance/dispatch of repair or maintenance needs.
• Work closely with the Lift Maintenance department to learn the proper operation of lift equipment.
• Implement emergency procedures as required, including contacting Patrol.
• Ensure lift is ready for operations prior to set up of maze; set up/disassemble lift maze daily according to maze standards.
• Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe work area and cleanliness of lift shacks; remove trash when necessary.
• A Lift operator team member is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience department who takes on additional training to support ticket scanning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Outdoor work

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Vail Resorts in the United States is seeking Lift Experience Team members for seasonal winter 2026/2027. Start wage is $20/hr with opportunities for full-time or part-time shifts, housing available, and on-the-mountain training.

Responsibilities include safe loading/unloading of lifts, guiding guests, and coordinating with maintenance. No prior experience required; must be able to work outdoors in all weather and on weekends/holidays.