Lift Operator - Winter 25-26

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

As a lift operator you help people on and off the chair lift, run the chair lift, ensure that everyone is taking safety measures and monitor gates including checking tickets when required. You will operate the chair lift in an efficient and safe manner and ensure that the area is free of any potential hazards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and the qualifications for the position. The job description is not intended to be inclusive of all duties an individual in the position might be asked to perform or of all the qualifications that may be required now or in the future. We will not ask you to perform a task that is inherently unsafe or that you are not adequately trained to perform. When we do ask for your assistance with any job, we expect an enthusiastic and cooperative response.

• Attend orientation and trainings as required
• Assist guests with using the chairlift
• Greet guests and answer questions, provide helpful information
• Monitor gates for correct operation and compliance
• Check tickets and passes are valid when required
• Fill out opening and closing lift logs
• Set up and take down mazes and fencing around lift
• Adjust and monitor chairlift speed in association with guest needs
• Maintain adequate ramp heights, slopes, and consistencies
• Setup and take down appropriate signage around the lift
• Follow all safety guidelines, policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

Work Schedules

Weather, snow conditions and the number of guests play a large role in the work scheduling of Bear Valley employees.

When conditions are normal, you may be expected to work 40 up to 48 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. During busy periods – especially the holiday periods in December and the months of January and February – you may be expected to work six (6) days a week.

You must arrange for transportation to work so that you arrive at your designated workstation at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that you will often be required to drive on hilly, snowpacked, and icy road.

Working Conditions

At any time during the ski season, Bear Valley employees are often required to perform their tasks in high winds, heavy snowfalls, low visibility, rain, and extremely cold or warm temperatures.

Uniforms

A professional appearance at Bear Valley is required. Please wear your name tag and uniform at all times during your scheduled shift. We will provide most of the uniform for you to do your job. This uniform is for work hours ONLY, no exceptions.

You will be required to provide some items as part of your job.

The quality, color, and style of the items must be approved by your manager prior to being worn to work. All hats worn must have the Bear Valley logo while on shift.

The skiing / riding employee represents a model for safe skiing for both the guest and fellow employees. You are required to be aware of all safe skiing procedures, trail closures, and out-of-bounds policies of the mountain.