Seasonal Lift Operator — Mountain Experience

Vail Resorts; White Haven (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee passes

Employee discounted lift tickets for 友

Free ski lessons

40% retail discounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional开发

Referral Program

Job summary

Vail Resorts is hiring for Winter Seasonal 2026/27 as Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team at Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resort. Starting wage is $20.00/hr with full/part-time hours available, and no prior experience is required as training is provided.

You will help guests safely load and unload lifts, monitor lift speed, and follow all safety procedures. Employees receive lift passes, discounts on lodging, gear, and meals, plus access to Epic Service training and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators.

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 is hiring for Winter Seasonal 2026/27 as Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team at Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resort. Starting wage is $20.00/hr with full/part-time hours available, and no prior experience is required as training is provided.

You will help guests safely load and unload lifts, monitor lift speed, and follow all safety procedures. Employees receive lift passes, discounts on lodging, gear, and meals, plus access to Epic Service training and wellness benefits.