Lift Operator

Job Details
Job Location
Sandia Peak Ski Area - Sandia Park, NM
Position Type
Seasonal
Job Shift
Day
Description
General Purpose:
The Lift Operator works to ensure that lifts are operated safely and guests are loaded properly onto them.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist and direct guests on and off chairlifts in a safe, professional, and efficient manner, using excellent guest service skills.
• Check all guests boarding the lift for a valid ticket or pass using a scanner.
• Maintain the loading/unloading ramps and lift line areas.
• Remove snow from chairs, ramps, and work areas.
• Organize lift lines
• Operate machinery and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assist in emergency situations as required, such as lift evacuations,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must know how to operate basic machinery.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have excellent guest service skills.
• Must be able to ski or snowboard safely to and from assigned workstations using company-designated routes (In some instances, employees without fundamental ski or snowboarding ability may be assigned to workstations where such skills are not required).
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays and required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, and pull objects weighing 50+ lbs.
• Must be able to work for an extended period of time in varying weather conditions, including extreme cold and/or wind.
• Must be able to work at high altitudes for an extended period of time.

*Please be aware that when applying for this position it does not start until the beginning of December.