Lift Ops Operator
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Seasonal / Summer, Recreation & Leisure, Event Staff/ Venue Crew, Resort/Retreat
Location: Chaparral
Job Details
Job Location:
Sandia Peak Ski Area - Sandia Park, NM 87047
Position Type:
Seasonal Lift Operator – Seasonal
Sandia Peak Ski Area is looking for dependable, hardworking Lift Operators to join our mountain operations team for the upcoming ski season.
As a Lift Operator, you'll help safely operate our ski lifts, assist guests with loading and unloading, monitor lift operations, and provide friendly customer service while working in a beautiful mountain environment.
What You'll Do- Safely operate and monitor assigned ski lifts.
- Assist guests with safe loading and unloading.
- Monitor lift areas and communicate with supervisors and other lift operators.
- Follow all safety procedures and operating guidelines.
- Report equipment issues, hazards, or guest concerns.
- Keep lift areas clean, safe, and organized.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Assist with other mountain operations duties as needed.
- Reliable transportation to and from Sandia Peak Ski Area is required.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable working outdoors in cold, snow, wind, and other inclement weather.
- Available to work weekends and holidays.
- Able to stand and work outdoors for extended periods.
- Safety-conscious and able to follow instructions.
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with guests and a team.
Previous lift operations or ski-area experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.
ScheduleFull-time and part-time seasonal positions available.
Schedules may vary based on weather, mountain operations, and guest visitation. Weekend and holiday availability is required.
Why Work at Sandia Peak?- Work in a unique mountain environment.
- Full-time or part-time seasonal flexibility.
- Training provided.
- Opportunity to learn ski area and mountain operations.
- Season pass and product discounts.
- Opportunity for continued employment and advancement.
Sandia Peak Ski Area is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications What We're Looking For- Reliable transportation to and from Sandia Peak Ski Area is required.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable working outdoors in cold, snow, wind, and other inclement weather.
- Available to work weekends and holidays.
- Able to stand and work outdoors for extended periods.
- Safety-conscious and able to follow instructions.
- Friendly, professional, and comfortable working with guests and a team.
Previous lift operations or ski-area experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided.
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