Winter Lift Operator - Giants Ridge
Quick Summary
Compensation Amount:17.00 USD Hourly Job Summary:The Lift Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and courteous operation of ski lifts, conveyors,
Compensation Amount:
17.00 USD HourlyJob Summary:
The Lift Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and courteous operation of ski lifts, conveyors, and tows while providing exceptional guest service. This position plays a critical role in ensuring guests have a safe and enjoyable mountain experience by monitoring lift operations, assisting passengers with loading and unloading, maintaining orderly lift lines, and responding appropriately to operational or safety concerns. Lift Operators are expected to maintain a high level of situational awareness, follow all safety procedures, communicate effectively with guests and team members, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions throughout the winter season.Job Description:
- Monitors guests use of lifts, including checking tickets and denying use of lifts.
- Maintain lift loading / unloading areas, ramps, lift entrances and mazes in such a manner as to ease the guests use of the lift.
- Provide a welcoming environment for all staff and guests.
- Be knowledgeable about, follow and enforce all Giants Ridge policies, procedures and protocols.
- Follow all established opening, on-shift and closing policies and procedures.
- Conduct and legibly document daily inspections of lifts, tows and conveyors.
- Effectively communicate problems to Supervisors and/or lift maintenance personnel.
- Instruct participants in the proper use of Giants Ridge facilities, equipment and activity offerings.
- Assists in the evacuation of a disabled lift.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
~1 min read- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a strong work ethic and be dependable.
- Ability to understand verbal and written instructions effectively.
- Must have strong customer service and communication skills.
- Must be able to work outdoors in variable, adverse weather conditions for extended periods.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, shovel, rake and engage in repetitive pushing and pulling motions.
- Must have the ability to stand for the entire duration of shift.
- Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
- Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in a fast-paced environment.
- Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
- Rakes
- Shovels
- Hand tools
Responsibilities
~1 min read- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a guest-facing role within a resort setting
- Ability to work outdoors in all winter weather conditions
- Flexible availability, including some evenings, weekends and holidays
What We Offer
~1 min readFounded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.
Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Listing Details
- Posted
- September 17, 2026
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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