What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ski Lift Operator position at LakeRidge Association /Tax District?
Estimated Weekends: 1/25/25 – 3/10/24
Estimated Weekdays: 2/17/25
Ski Lift Operator
Lift operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the mountain’s chairlift, and the skiers and snowboarders that use it. They spend their days helping participants, of all skill levels, load and unload from the lift, in all kinds of weather. As a result, enjoyment of the outdoors is a must! The job of a lift operator is critical to the success of any ski operation because much of the customer’s time is spent with them.
Responsibilities:
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors
Checks ski lift to ensure good working condition; reports any special needs to Maintenance Department
Completes appropriate paperwork daily
Clears snow from chairs to enable lift operation
Regulates skiers entering lift, following proper safety procedures
Makes startup, slowdown, and shutdown decisions based on each situation
Operate the assigned lift safely and efficiently
Provide physical assistance to guests as required
Maintain all operational aspects of the assigned lift
Provide excellent customer service and create positive memories for
the guests
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess excellent employee and public relation skills and enjoy working with the public
Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
Able to reason and react with quick, thoughtful judgment, while remaining calm under pressure
Capable of performing physical/manual duties
Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather
Education & Training
Prior training on equipment is necessary before individual is permitted to work; annual refresher is mandatory.
Experience
Will train the appropriate candidate for this position.
Ski Lift Attendant
Lift attendants are responsible for the safety of customers who are unloading from the chairlift. Attendants spend the majority of their days being attentive to the safety of all skill level skiers and snowboarders, in all kinds of weather.
Enjoyment of the outdoors is a must!
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors
Clears snow from chairs to enable lift operation
Shovels snow on to ramps, fills in slight areas where needed
Observes lift unload area for skiers leaving lift
Fills in as necessary to help ensure smooth operation of ski area
Operate the assigned lift safely and efficiently
Provide physical assistance to guests as required
Maintain all operational aspects of the assigned lift
Provide excellent customer service and create positive memories for the guests
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess excellent employee and public relation skills and enjoy working with the public
Mature, energetic, dependable and self-motivated
Able to reason and react with quick, thoughtful judgment, while remaining calm under pressure
Capable of performing physical/manual duties
Enjoy working outdoors in all kinds of weather
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $16.35 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends only
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
