Lift Operator - Winter 26-27

Bear Valley; California; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley is seeking a lift operator to help guests on and off the chair lift, operate the chair lift safely, and monitor gates. You will ensure safety protocols are followed and area hazards are minimized while assisting guests and answering questions.

Positions are available as Full Time and Part Time, with opportunities to gain experience in mountain operations and guest services at Bear Valley. A customer-focused approach and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend orientation and trainings as required.
• Assist guests with using the chairlift.
• Greet guests and answer questions, provide helpful information.
• Monitor gates for correct operation and compliance.
• Check tickets and passes are valid when required.
• Fill out opening and closing lift logs.
• Set up and take down mazes and fencing around lift.
• Adjust and monitor chairlift speed in association with guest needs.
• Maintain adequate ramp heights, slopes, and consistencies.
• Setup and take down appropriate signage around the lift.
• Follow all safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Outdoor work

Communication skills

Age 18+

Job description

As a lift operator you help people on and off the chair lift, run the chair lift, ensure that everyone is taking safety measures and monitor gates including checking tickets when required. You will operate the chair lift in an efficient and safe manner and ensure that the area is free of any potential hazards.

Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Attend orientation and trainings as required
• Assist guests with using the chairlift
• Greet guests and answer questions, provide helpful information
• Monitor gates for correct operation and compliance
• Check tickets and passes are valid when required
• Fill out opening and closing lift logs
• Set up and take down mazes and fencing around lift
• Adjust and monitor chairlift speed in association with guest needs
• Maintain adequate ramp heights, slopes, and consistencies
• Setup and take down appropriate signage around the lift
• Follow all safety guidelines, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Responsible and attention to safety and procedures
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills