Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

 

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free 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.

 

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 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:

Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts and our Lift Operations team is no exception to this experience of a lifetime. Responsible for the safe operation of resort lifts, Lift Operations Leads are courteous and efficient guest service champions with proven leadership ability. 

 

Job Specifications:  

Expected Pay Range: $22.00 - $23.00 / hour Shift & Schedule Availability: Full-Time Skill Level: Lead

 

Job Responsibilities:

Lead daily operations of resort lifts such as scheduling staff and procedures for opening and closing lifts  

Assist with hiring, support, and training of operators in daily operations and safety 

Monitor and document lift operator performance and behavior to provide meaningful feedback and direction, providing recognition or correction action if necessary 

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and enforce all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of all guests 

Works closely with ski patrol, mountain safety, lift maintenance, and lift electricity to assist and resolve any problems that may arise on the mountain. 

Promote clean and organized workstations.   

Receive and assess guest questions, comments, and complaints providing timely resolutions 

Other duties as assigned  

 

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required 

1-2 years of previous lift or mountain operations experience required 

Must be able to communicate fluently in English 

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends 

 

 

The expected pay range is $22.00 - $23.00. 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  505949
Reference Date: 11/08/2024 
Job Code Function: Lift Operations