Location: Frisco, Colorado

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.

Job Title: Lift Operator

Job Status: Seasonal

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $17.50 to $19.10+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience

Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:

To execute the proper, efficient, and courteous loading and unloading of our guests. To inspect, record, and report the condition of all lift machinery.  To provide maximum ticket security by ensuring each boarding skier/snowboarder has a valid pass product. To maintain proper and efficient levels of snow throughout the entire lift station area. To understand and promote Copper’s products and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspection and safe operation of lifts, mountain coaster, tubing hill, and RFID gates

Execute opening procedures, daily operations and closing procedures for Lift Operations

Loading and unloading public

Knowledgeably and efficiently administer emergency procedures including lift breakdowns, evacuation, fire, and accident reporting. Communicate to guests, when appropriate, the status of a lift breakdown

Execute opening procedures, daily operations and closing procedures for Lift Access Operations (scanning tickets)

Provide an active and efficient flow of guests through the maze

Ensure ticket security by monitoring RFID gate access for validation of passes

Excellent ongoing guest service and extensive snow shoveling

To communicate and make quick decisions and be a source of knowledgeable information in dealing with guest needs or questions as they arise

Other Duties as Assigned:

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees.Upholds the most professional image.Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.

This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes:

Is honest and has the highest integrity

Ability to show empathy

Is able to handle and manage confidential information

Maintains a professional appearance & adheres to all grooming guidelines to include a nametag

Follows established policies and procedures

Is supportive of Core Values

Sets the example for others and is above reproach

Has a friendly and outgoing demeanor

Is organized in tasks, and sees projects through to their finish

Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues

Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment

Is flexible with hours and days of work and is punctual. Expectations of no conflicts with attendance

Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week, (October – May)

Is able to work through the end of the season

Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Hours of operations vary between (4:00am-12:00am / mornings, day, and night shifts available)

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. and be able to assist picking up fallen skiers

Must be willing to work 5 days/week, weekends and holidays included

Must be willing to work as early as 4:00AM and as late as mid-night while ensuring excellent service standards with our guests

Must be able to meet Copper’s grooming standards

Must have previous customer/guest relations experience

Must desire an outdoor job that requires manual labor

Must have the ability to stand outside for long periods of time in cold temperatures, the ability to shovel snow throughout the work day

Must follow strict safety guidelines in the operation of lift machinery

Must be fluent in English and be able to read and write in English

Must complete the required training class and pass a written test

Must be 18 years or older

Must be able to recognize and respond to audible signals (i.e. telephones, beeper system and guest questions)

Must be able to visually and audibly inspect terminals, motor rooms and line equipment

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:

Intermediate skiing or riding ability

Owns equipment (skis/snowboard, boots, helmet, goggles)

POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.

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