Lift Operator

Seasonal Arapahoe Basin is a small ski area 60 miles west of Denver that offers big-mountain challenges and life-changing experiences for our employees and guests alike. Whether you’re here for a season or a lifetime, A-Basin is a place where dedicated and hard-working employees have a chance to shine! We are not your typical big-box resort, and that’s what makes the vibe here so awesome – we know you by name.

The number-one reason our employees continue to work here is their incredible coworkers.

• Free season pass to Arapahoe Basin and all Alterra Resorts Discounted friends & family tickets Discounted Ikon Pass for all eligible employees
• * Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave, and more for eligible employees
• * 401(k) plan with generous company match Ski Area discounts for Rentals, Retail, Silverthorne Rec. Center, and our food and beverage outlets Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more Financial assistance and mental health resources through TELUS
• * Check out more of our perks and benefits here! (Scroll down to the “Caring for You” section)

Arapahoe Basin Lift Operators enjoy working with guests and aim to provide exceptional customer service every day. We are passionate about skiing and snowboarding, and sharing that passion with our guests. One thing is for sure: we work hard and we play hard. As a Lift Operator, you will assist in the loading and unloading of passengers on aerial tramways, tow ropes, and surface lifts.

Lift Operators are also responsible for crowd management in the lift mazes. Other responsibilities include maintaining lift areas by shoveling and raking snow, removing ice, and setting up lift mazes. Make skiing and snowboarding part of your daily job! If you are passionate about having a great time outdoors in one of the most beautiful places on earth, A-Basin is the place for you.

Tentative Start Dates for this position are:
November 22, 2026, December 15, 2026, and January 5, 2027. Please indicate on your application which tentative start date works best for you. Housing may be available for Full Time staff.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Arapahoe Basin’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, and responsibilities. The range listed is just one component of Arapahoe Basin’s total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits. Lift Operators are eligible for a staging program that relates to applicable pay based on experience. See below for specific details.
Hourly pay range: $20.00 - $22.50/hour

• On time for scheduled shifts, dressed in uniform with snowboard/ski equipment, and ready to head to assigned work station
• Interact positively with guests and seek to assist with any guest concerns to provide a day worth repeating and extensive snow shoveling
• Thrive in an active, outdoor environment, consistently performing physical tasks like assisting guests, maintaining snow levels, and moving around in varied weather conditions
• Embrace the elements, working almost exclusively outdoors in a high-alpine, snowy environment with frequent exposure to heights and machinery noise.
• Assist guests in loading and unloading of ski lifts, including verbally coaching and physically assisting customers who have fallen down
• Complete CPTSB (Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board) specified in-house training requirements to operate aerial tramways safely
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards and…