Operator - Gondola, Funitel, Tram

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing privileges

Healthcare options

Discounts on gear

401(k) plan

Free lift tickets

Food & beverage discounts

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC is seeking a dedicated Gondola/Tram/Funitel Operator to load and unload guests and provide exceptional service in a safety‑driven environment. You will perform pre‑operational lift inspections and assist guests with ski equipment, while following all company policies.

This role requires strong customer service, punctuality, and the ability to work with a team in varied weather. The position includes seasonal full‑time hours and competitive hourly pay with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3–6 months related experience and/or training.
• Excellent understanding of ski lifts.
• Effective communication skills, oral & written.
• Punctual and able to report at scheduled start time.
• Team player with patient, calm demeanor.
• Public speaking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Gondola and Funitel and load/unload passengers.
• Conduct pre-operational lift inspections on Gondola and Funitel.
• Clear lift faults and restart lifts after stops as needed.
• Assist guests with loading equipment and freight.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards; follow Palisades Tahoe policies.
• Flexible schedule to report to Palisades or Alpine base areas.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld radios

Job description

Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary: Responsible for Gondola, Tram, or Funitel Operations, loading and unloading passengers, and providing guests with high level customer service in compliance with all Palisades Tahoe policies. Perform all duties assigned to Gondola Operators.

Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly:

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $21.00 - $25.92 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• - Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• - Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• - Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• - 401(k) plan with generous company match
• - Free and discounted lift tickets
• - 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• - 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• - Opportunities with Base to Base Gondola at both Palisades and Alpine or Funitel
• - Seasonal full time
• - Engage and interact with customers and employees in a positive and professional manner.
• - Conduct pre-operational lift inspections on the Gondola and the Funitel.
• - Operate the Gondola and Funitel.
• - Trained to clear lift faults and restart the lifts after stops.
• - Assist guests in loading and unloading, including ski/snowboard equipment as well as loading and unloading freight from cabins.
• - Engage and operate the Funitel and Gondola emergency drives.
• - Assist technicians in various maintenance tasks.
• - Maintain cleanliness, operating and safety standards.
• - Perform necessary snow and ice removal.
• - Flexible schedule reporting to either Palisades or Alpine base areas, depending on the need at each resort.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

Required:

• - Effective communication skills, oral & written
• - Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• - Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• - Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• - Work well as part of a team
• - Able to remain patient, calm and composed in all situations
• - Able to present information to groups

Preferred:

• - Knowledgeable about all aspects of Palisades Tahoe

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 95% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50lbs. Must be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise:

The noise level in the workplace is usually loud.

Equipment Used in Job:

Snowblower, handheld radios, shovels

Education and Experience:

Required:

• - High School Diploma or GED
• - Three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Previous experience working with public
• - Excellent understanding of ski lifts

Preferred:

• - Public speaking experience

A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility . Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce.