Lift Operator - Housing Available

Continue Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Vail Resorts provides a variety of opportunities for employees to grow in their passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.  

As you move from season to season, or begin a year-round career, you’ll continue to receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Our team members are the core of our mission. Providing the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests starts with you. 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until June 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary 

As the Lift Operator, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine.  You are responsible for the safety and friendly and efficient travel of our guests and fellow teammates as they navigate premier mountain terrain. Come enjoy the season in a career full of having and providing the Experience of a Lifetime again and again. 

Job Specifications 

• Housing: Accepting Applications

• Expected Pay Range $20.00 - $21.35 / hour

• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full-Time and Part-Time, working between 8-10 hours/day.  

  • Weekends and Holidays as needed 

• Skill Level: Entry Level

Job 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 Operations 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 before 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 

• Other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements 

• No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees) 

• Must be able to make quick decisions/use considerable judgment regarding safety as well as multi-task and anticipate issues  

• Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs 

• Must be able to stand outside in a mountain environment for long periods

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed 

• Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner 

• Must be willing to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of the assigned area, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends 

The expected pay range is $20.00 - $21.35. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  500606
Reference Date: 02/20/2024 
Job Code Function: Lift Operations