Mountain Lift Operator - Free Passes & Training

Vail Resorts; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes for employees

Discounted lift tickets for friends &家

Free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, 
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401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Kansas City is hiring Lift Operators for the Lift Experience team. You will help ensure the safe loading and unloading of lifts and provide friendly customer service on mountain terrain, with on-the-job training provided.

Starting wage is $20.00/hr for a winter seasonal 2026/2027 role, with both full-time and part-time hours. The job offers perks like free passes, ski lessons, and employee discounts, plus a strong training pathway and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees)
• Must be able to make quick decisions/use considerable judgment regarding safety as well as 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
• Must be willing to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of the assigned area, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends

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

Job description

Vail Resorts in Kansas City is hiring Lift Operators for the Lift Experience team. You will help ensure the safe loading and unloading of lifts and provide friendly customer service on mountain terrain, with on-the-job training provided.

Starting wage is $20.00/hr for a winter seasonal 2026/2027 role, with both full-time and part-time hours. The job offers perks like free passes, ski lessons, and employee discounts, plus a strong training pathway and wellness benefits.