Lead Lift Operations

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Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary:

Lead Lift Operator will be assigned one or more lifts where they will be given the responsibility of direct oversight of the Lift Operators working at that lift. The lead will perform all duties of a Lift Operator and will also be responsible for breaking and training junior staff, as well as taking ownership of daily set up and appearance of the lift station and staff according to company and ANSI standards. You will mentor your teammates and help promote a caring safety culture. This role is designed for emerging leaders at Vail Resorts. You will have opportunities to sharpen your leadership skills with Talent Development courses.

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr
• Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2025/2026
• Shift Type: Full Time
• Housing Availability: Yes

Job Responsiblities:

• Setting up one or more lifts every day, and must quickly develop a working knowledge of those lifts and work area.
• Training new e
• mployees in Daily Operating procedures.
• Leading the Lift Operators in assigned tasks and projects.
• Ensure lift logs are complete and accurate on a daily basis.
• Coach and develop the performance of assigned Lift Operators, and assist in the development of employee reviews.
• Responsible for the overall appearance of assigned lift stations and staff, as well as auditing station supplies and lift logs throughout the day.
• Ensure that all breaks are completed in accordance with Department Labor policies.
• Conducts and provides valuable input during morning/evening shift meetings.
• Must be able to adhere to all company and department policies and procedures and set an example for others to follow.
• Must be completely reliable and punctual for all assigned shifts, and be able to work unsupervised and delegate duties when needed.
• Participate in classroom and on the job training for lift operators and ensure training documents are kept current.
• Other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma/ GED or Equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year prior Lift Operations expereince
• Leading a team in some form of work or project
• Must be albe to fluently read, write, and understand English
• Must be able to adhear to early morning start times or late nights, depending on shift.
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must have a high work ethic or stong moral ethics

The expected pay range is $22.00/hr - $23.48/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  510129
Reference Date: 07/17/2025 
Job Code Function: Lift Operations