Entry: Lift Operations - FT & PT Winter Seasonal

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

The Lift Operator is a gust services position responsible for creating a welcoming first and last impression. Greet guests as they arrive on mountain and load up for the day, check in with them on their recent runs and, overall, have a blast interacting with folks who are here to shred! We're looking for candidates who are able to interact with our guests in a positive manner while ensuring that they load/unload the lifts in a safe manner.   You will be  responsible for keeping the load, unload and maze areas groomed. The Lift Operator work schedule is based on weather conditions and assignment. Ideal candidates will be team players, enjoy the outdoors and be effective communicators.  Lift Operators are required to shovel large amounts of snow frequently throughout the day, and be outside in extreme  weather conditions for extended periods of time so be prepared to layer up!

The Lift Operator must attend lift operations training class and pass a test. High levels of guest service expected with internal and external guests. The physical job requirements involve moving snow, assisting guests, and using ladders in an outdoor work environment in all winter weather conditions. A Lift Operator must work early and late hours as required.  He/She must work safely within the guidelines outlined in the operations manual and training.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow all State and departmental safety policies and procedures
• Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of lifts
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment
• Complete all necessary/required daily chair lift logs and forms
• Other duties as assigned
  Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent - Required
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older - Required
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English - Required
• Must have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs - Required
• Must be able to work outdoors for up to 10 hours in all winter weather conditions - Required
• Must have the ability to communicate well with guests and management
• Must have the ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and early mornings - Required 
• Must be able to work through the entire winter season - Preferred
• Must be able to attend mandatory Lift Operator training before start date - Required
• Previous guest service experience - Preferred
• Experience working outdoors in a winter environment - Preferred
• Strong customer service skills - Preferred

Work with a team that’s passionate about providing world-class experiences at one of the legendary Midwest family winter destinations. An easy drive from many southeast Michigan cities, Mt. Brighton is truly the place where Epic begins offering year-round amenities from skiing to golf and mountain biking. Become part of the Mt. Brighton family.

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 109587 ELJ