Lift Operator

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Lift Operator

Mountain Operations

Lift Ops Supervisor

Seasonal Full-Time and Part-Time

Non-Exempt

$15-19

Winter  season

Lift Operator assists passengers in the safe loading and unloading of Bolton Valley’s six ski lifts, and checks lift ticket validity, while providing excellent customer service by interacting with all lift passengers.

NOTE: All Bolton Valley employees are required to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of their assigned department, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends.

Lift Operators have more direct customer contact than any other resort employee, as nearly every skiing or snowboarding guest at Bolton Valley rides the lifts. It is therefore of utmost importance that the Lift Operator be friendly, courteous and professional in accordance with Bolton’s commitment to providing superior customer service.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous customer service and/or laboring experience is preferred
• Intermediate level skiing or snowboarding ability is preferred but not necessary

• Good work ethic and dependability
• Excellent customer service & communication skills

This position works primarily outside, and requires prolonged periods of standing and walking on slippery and/or uneven snow or icy surfaces. Must remain alert and attentive at all times. Must lift up to 50 pounds, and stall chairs up to 400 lbs traveling up to 450 feet per minute. Shoveling large volumes of snow and/or ice is required.

This position involves working outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfaces, and requires being on your feet for the majority of the scheduled shift. Some time will be spent inside, but inside time still requires alertness and attention to the lift and passengers. Varying traffic levels mean that some days are extremely busy while other days are much slower.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Bolton Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment for it’s staff and guests alike. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.