Seasonal Lift Operator - Free Passes & Training Included

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Friends & family lift tickets

Free ski lessons

Lodging discounts

Food discounts

Gear discounts

Mountain shuttles

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training and development

Referral program

Job summary

Vail Resorts in Pennsylvania is hiring for winter seasonal 2026/2027. Roles include Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, with responsibilities from safe loading/unloading of lifts to ensuring optimal chair capacity and emergency procedures. Training is provided; no prior experience required.

Strictly outdoor work in varying winter conditions; weekends/holidays required. Starting wage is $20.00/hr. Roles available full-time and part-time; housing is not provided.

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 Pennsylvania is hiring for winter seasonal 2026/2027. Roles include Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, with responsibilities from safe loading/unloading of lifts to ensuring optimal chair capacity and emergency procedures. Training is provided; no prior experience required.

Strictly outdoor work in varying winter conditions; weekends/holidays required. Starting wage is $20.00/hr. Roles available full-time and part-time; housing is not provided.