Lift Operator – Winter Seasonal | Free Passes + Training

Vail Resorts; Town of Hunter (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ski passes for employees

Employee discounts (lodging, gear)

Housing availability

Job summary

Vail Resorts in the Albany area is hiring Lift Operators for the 2026/27 winter season. Earn $20.00 per hour with full- and part-time shifts, housing availability, and employee benefits including free passes and discounts. Starting wage is $20.00/hr for winter seasonal roles.

Training is provided; no experience is required. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities spanning safe loading/unloading and customer service on mountain

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary; training is provided.
• Must be able to make quick decisions and use good judgment re safety.
• Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather, standing and moving for long shifts.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor passenger safety during loading/unloading of lifts.
• Operate lift to meet capacity and safety requirements per guidelines.
• Notify maintenance/dispatch of any repair needs.
• Work with Lift Maintenance to learn operation of lift equipment.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Cross-trained in ticket scanning to validate rider products.

Skills

Customer service

Decision making

Stamina

Job description

Vail Resorts in the Albany area is hiring Lift Operators for the 2026/27 winter season. Earn $20.00 per hour with full- and part-time shifts, housing availability, and employee benefits including free passes and discounts. Starting wage is $20.00/hr for winter seasonal roles.

Training is provided; no experience is required. Applicants should be able to work outdoors in all weather, weekends, and holidays, with responsibilities spanning safe loading/unloading and customer service on mountain