Summer Lift Operator; Seasonal Summer

Position: Summer Lift Operator (Seasonal Full-Time) Summer 2026
Location: Alta

Description

SUMMARY

Operates lifts in a safe and efficient manner by assisting guests to use the lifts, performing inspections, safety checks and maintaining loading/unloading areas before opening and throughout the operating day. Facilitates safe use of the lift by assisting and monitoring guests during loading and unloading; slowing and stopping the lift as needed. Load and unload mountain bikes from lift carriers. Utilize and troubleshoot RFID gates to ensure guests have a valid lift ticket/pass.

Interact with guests to facilitate exceptional guest service and efficient, safe lift riding. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible to report to work in appropriate uniform and follow grooming/appearance standards.

2. Attend daily meetings, participate in safety discussions and lift training sessions.

3. Ensure that mechanical components of the assigned lift are functioning properly by checking and performing routine inspections and notifying Lift Maintenance of any abnormalities.

4. Assist Lift Maintenance in performing lift start-up procedures including return station checks, drive station checks, and line checks. Test stops, speed controls, indicator lights, switches, brakes etc.

5. Set up loading and unloading stations for the operating day by placing signage, rope lines, and preparing the work area for the day. Breakdown loading and unloading station set ups at the conclusion of Lift Operations for the day.

6. Clear debris from chairs and ensure carriers are clean and ready for public use.

7. Monitor area neatness around loading and unloading areas, clearing hazards as necessary.

8. Operate the lift machinery to facilitate safe and efficient passenger use by following established procedures outlined in the Lift Operations Manual and training programs. Understand the use of the operator controls and emergency procedures.

9. Verify that riders have valid lift tickets by ensuring that all tickets and passes are scanned through RFID gates. Refuse entry to those without a valid ticket and refer them to the appropriate personnel. Perform basic troubleshooting of ticketing problems.

10. Ensure safe loading, riding, and unloading of the lift by assisting guests and providing instructions to inexperienced lift riders.

11. Direct guests to appropriate lift entrances and exits.

12. Assist guests to load and unload the lift by visually observing and monitoring the station, providing verbal instruction when needed.

13. Use the lift's controls to slow or stop the lift to facilitate safe loading, riding and unloading. Understand how to interpret lift fault indicators and communicate information to Lift Maintenance personnel.

14. Respond promptly to weather-related holds and follow established procedures to unload passengers and prepare equipment for inclement weather.

15. Continuously monitor the operation of the lift and correct problems by notifying the Lift Operations Supervisor or lift maintenance of concerns or unsafe conditions.

16. Safely operate ATV and UTV machinery on mountain roads to access workstations, following established company vehicle training and policies.

17. Effectively communicate using telephones and two-way radios.

18. Provide superior service to our guests (internal and external) by interacting with guests, answering questions and providing resort and mountain information.

19. Respond to all guests and employees in a courteous and professional manner.

20. Positively contributes to team effort by assisting other staff as needed.

21. Perform closing procedures by unloading all riders from lift, shut lift down, secure lift house and tools.

22. Fill out incident reports.

23. Complete all appropriate paperwork daily including stop logs and checklists.

24. Maintain cleanliness standards of assigned lift houses and surrounding areas.

25. Some job-sharing may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY

Protect the safety of self, workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests.

Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.

Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.

Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort's Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals.

Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others.

Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK SCHEDULE

Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

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