Description
Position: Summer Lift Operator
Department: Lift Operations
Hours: Variable
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
- This is a seasonal position. The Summer 2026 season is tentatively scheduled to run from May 21, 2026 through September 27, 2026.
- Previous lift operations experience is preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
- Uphold and promote Core values of Silver Mountain: Responsibility, Quality, Value, Golden Rule, and Relationships
- Demonstrate best practices in workplace safety as outlined by the manager/supervisor, including compliance with all safety guidelines, procedures, and use of PPE. Identify and report all unsafe behaviors and/or conditions to the manager or supervisor.
- Perform operational and emergency procedures pertinent to assigned lift
- Advise and assist guests while promoting a positive guest experience
- Safely assist guests in loading and unloading lifts
- Maintain orderly guest traffic conditions within area of jurisdiction
- Maintain surveillance of assigned station
- Assist with the loading and unloading of bikes
- Stop the lift and notify your lead should a condition develop in which continued operation might endanger yourself or a guest
- Notify and advise the lead operator about changes in weather, ground, or snow surface conditions
- Set up and control maze area
- Prepare and maintain the loading and unloading zones
- Display professionalism and courtesy at all times
- Prevent fraudulent lift access, and follow company guidelines when dealing with fraudulent day and/or season pass usage
- Maintain lift shack cleanliness and organization (both inside and out)
- Maintain complete and accurate paperwork
- Perform tasks as assigned by the lead operator, supervisor, and/or manager
- Communicate current operational conditions to guests as needed
- Assist with crowd control and conflict resolution
- Provide excellent guest service as outlined in training.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you must be:
- At least 18 years of age at the time of hire
- Friendly and outgoing, and enjoy working in a social environment
- Able to stand and work outdoors for prolonged periods of time in any weather conditions. (We work on top of a mountain...)
- Able to provide excellent guest service
- Able to communicate effectively with teammates and guests
- Able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and repeatedly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Able to work effectively in a team environment
- Able to maintain a dependable attendance record
- Available to work weekends and holidays during the summer season
