Lift Operator — Winter Season with Free Ski Passes

Vail Resorts; Champion (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Discounted lift tickets

Free ski lessons

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring Lift Experience Team members for the 2026/2027 winter season. As a Lift Operator you will ensure safe loading/unloading, operate lifts for optimal capacity, and support maintenance and safety procedures on mountain terrain.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role requires outdoor work in all weather, with opportunities for full-time or part-time hours, especially on weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided for lift operators.

Responsibilities

• Monitor passenger safety during loading/unloading of lifts.
• Operate lifts to maximize chair capacity per guidelines.
• Notify maintenance of repair needs.
• Learn operation of lift equipment with Maintenance.
• Execute emergency procedures when required.
• Prepare and disassemble lift maze daily per standards.
• Follow company policies and maintain clean lift shacks.
• Support ticket scanning as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Decision making

Multitasking

Job description

Vail Resorts is hiring Lift Experience Team members for the 2026/2027 winter season. As a Lift Operator you will ensure safe loading/unloading, operate lifts for optimal capacity, and support maintenance and safety procedures on mountain terrain.

No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role requires outdoor work in all weather, with opportunities for full-time or part-time hours, especially on weekends and holidays.