Winter Lift Operator: Safe, Guest-Focused Mountain Role

Guest Services; Biwabik (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free passes

Family discounts

Flexible scheduling

Team environment

Job summary

Guest Services at Giants Ridge in Minnesota is seeking Lift Operators for the 2026-2027 winter season to ensure safe, efficient operation of ski lifts outdoors in winter conditions while delivering top-notch guest service.

You will load and unload guests, monitor lines, follow safety procedures, and communicate with team members. We offer both full-time and part-time schedules with flexible options and mountain perks.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a strong work ethic and be dependable.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.
• Must have strong customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors guests use of lifts, including checking tickets and denying use of lifts.
• Maintain lift loading / unloading areas, ramps, lift entrances and mazes in such a manner as to ease the guests use of the lift.
• Provide a welcoming environment for all staff and guests.
• Be knowledgeable about, follow and enforce all Giants Ridge policies, procedures and protocols.
• Follow all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
• Conduct and legibly document daily inspections of lifts, tows and conveyors.
• Effectively communicate problems to Supervisors and/or lift maintenance personnel.
• Instruct participants in the proper use of Giants Ridge facilities, equipment and activity offerings.
• Assists in the evacuation of a disabled lift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Dress/appearance

Communication

Reading instructions

Job description

Guest Services at Giants Ridge in Minnesota is seeking Lift Operators for the 2026-2027 winter season to ensure safe, efficient operation of ski lifts outdoors in winter conditions while delivering top-notch guest service.

You will load and unload guests, monitor lines, follow safety procedures, and communicate with team members. We offer both full-time and part-time schedules with flexible options and mountain perks.