Winter Lift Operator

Powdr Corp.; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $18/hr

Health insurance

Housing available

Season pass to POWDR resorts

Indoor training facility access

Discounts on food and gear

Volunteer opportunities

Mountain-town environment

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Powdr Corp. is hiring Lift Operators for the upcoming winter season at Woodward Tahoe (Boreal and Soda Springs) in the Lake Tahoe area. This role offers outdoor work, a front-line position, and a starting pay of $18/hour with housing options starting at $325/month.

No prior experience required; safety and guest service come first as you help guests load lifts and ensure a smooth mountain experience. Work includes early mornings, weekends, and holidays in an outdoor mountain environment with

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; positive attitude and outdoor enthusiasm.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Able to follow safety protocols and operate lifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests in the lift line and at loading/unloading zones
• Operate aerial and surface lifts according to safety standards
• Monitor lift function and report any issues to maintenance staff
• Help manage guest flow, spacing, and ticket/pass checks
• Maintain a safe work area by regularly clearing snow and keeping ramps clean
• Provide clear, friendly communication to guests and co-workers
• Assist with lift opening/closing procedures
• Jump in to help out with Mountain Operations including Tubing and Ticket Checking

Skills

Strong communication

People skills

Outdoor enthusiasm

Job description

Woodward Tahoe (Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you'd like to work, progress, and play, we'd love to hear from you! We're currently hiring Lift Operators for the upcoming winter season. These are the front-line pros who keep our mountain moving and our guests safe. If you love working outdoors, being part of a high-energy team, and helping people have the best day ever, this is your moment.

This is a Full-Time, Part-time, Night Operations or Holiday Week help Seasonal position that runs during the winter operating season, with employee housing available starting at $325/month.

Perks

• Starting pay: $18/hour
• Health insurance options for ALL employees
• Employee housing available - starting at just $325/month
• Free season pass to Boreal, Soda Springs, and all POWDR resorts
• Full access to the Bunker-Woodward Tahoe's indoor training facility with trampolines, foam pits, skateparks, and more
• Discounts on food, retail, and gear
• Discounts for friends and family
• Paid volunteer opportunities
• Work in a fun, supportive, mountain-town environment
• Career advancement opportunities across the Woodward and POWDR network

What You'll Be Doing

As a Lift Operator, you'll be responsible for the safe, friendly, and efficient operation of our ski and snowboard lifts. You'll be the person guests see first in the morning and last on their way off the hill so your energy sets the tone.

Daily Responsibilities

• Greet and assist guests in the lift line and at loading/unloading zones
• Operate aerial and surface lifts according to safety standards
• Monitor lift function and report any issues to maintenance staff
• Help manage guest flow, spacing, and ticket/pass checks
• Maintain a safe work area by regularly clearing snow and keeping ramps clean
• Provide clear, friendly communication to guests and co-workers
• Assist with lift opening/closing procedures
• Jump in to help out with Mountain Operations including Tubing and Ticket Checking

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outdoor mountain environment with exposure to snow, wind, cold, and sun
• Expect early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts
• Must be able to stand on your feet in snow boots for extended periods
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

Who We're Looking For

• No prior experience needed - just bring a positive attitude and love for the outdoors
• Strong communication and people skills
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Able to follow instructions and safety protocols
• Comfortable working at altitude in winter conditions
• Bonus if you ski or ride - but not required!

We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.

Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. POWDR's awesome places include Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Snowbird in Utah; and SilverStar Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada. POWDR is an adventure lifestyle company that inspires every human being with cool experiences in awesome places. Within POWDR's portfolio are six mountain resorts including Copper Mountain and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Boreal Mountain Resort and Soda Springs in the Lake Tahoe region of California; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon, and Snowbird in Utah. Included in the POWDR portfolio, is Stovepipe Wells located in Death Valley National Park and Zion Lodge located in Zion National Park, operated under a long-term concessions contract with the National Park Service. Its Woodward brand empowers and inspires the next generation of action sports enthusiasts through summer camps, mountain experiences, and mountain centers, incorporating dynamic programming and innovative environments at Woodward Park City in Utah, Woodward PA in Pennsylvania, Woodward Copper in Colorado, Woodward Tahoe in California. POWDR is headquartered in Park City, UT. For more information, please visit our website.