Vail Resorts Careers

Description

PURPOSE

Operate chair lifts and zip lines within the guidelines of Utah tramway safety committee rules and ANSI B77 Code books.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES(but are not limited to)

• Provide extraordinary service to our guests, internal and external, by following the Resort Standards and Values
• Responsible for following the company’s safety and risk management policies  and procedures
• Responsible for assuring that the Director of Lifts, Manager, Supervisors, and Dispatch is immediately informed and consulted on all abnormal or unusual conditions, incidents, observations, or lift malfunctions
• Responsible for recording all information of work performed on lifts and submitting in a timely manner
• Must treat all company property and personnel with respect and care
• Maintain clean lift stations, tools, equipment, vehicles and shop work areas
• Assist in the on-going training and support of seasonal lift operations
• Must be proficient in all phases of a Lift Technician I requirements
• Emphasis on proficiency and high productivity in lift maintenance
• Evacuate a lift under auxiliary power in all circumstances
• Respond to assigned lifts in the event of a failure to productively resolve the situation in a timely manner
• Identify if a lift can be moved safely
• Must be able to name all the components of the lift including mechanical and electrical components located at each station
• Determine safe operating speed of lift given current weather conditions  
• Perform a variety of lift maintenance and construction tasks and projects as assigned
• Perform other tasks as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·    Ability to work at significant heights

• Ability to become a certified climber

• Must be able to lift 70 pounds unassisted

·    Exposure to inclement weather conditions

·    Ability to stand for long periods of time

·    Bending, squatting, climbing and lifting heavy objects

·    Manual dexterity

·    Ability to operate vehicles, snowmobiles and four wheelers

·    Must have the ability to ski or ride at intermediate level

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have valid driver’s license & pass MVR as required by Canyons Driving Policy
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• The ability to work rotating schedule including weekends and nights
• Personal hand tools required
• Ability to identify and use basic hand tools
• Reliable transportation

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or equivalent.
• Extensive mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Some high and low voltage electrical knowledge.
• 4 years of mechanical experience required to include all systems and components
• Must have working knowledge of manufacturers maintenance requirements