Vail Resorts Careers

Description

Lift Operator - Part Time/Events - Summer/Seasonal - Kirkwood, CA  

Summary:

The summer lift operators will help guest to load and unload either as hikers and or bikers during our summer season.  Lift operators must be friendly, enthusiastic and willing to work in the sunshine with other employees to provide a fantastic experience for our guests.

Additional responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• The daily operation of their assigned ski/bike lift and related facilities.
• Following all specified standard procedures for safety, mechanical, weather and emergency conditions.
• Continually remaining vigilant as to the needs of both the mechanical lift and the biking and hiking customers.
• Maintaining all work areas in neat, clean and safe condition.
• Advising and assisting guests in a pleasant, courteous manner.
• Maintaining loading / unloading areas, ramps, lift entrances and mazes in such a manner as to make it as easy as possible for bikers and hikers to load and unload.
• Preparing the appropriate daily lift reports.
• Maintaining cooperative attitude with fellow employees.
• Communicating problems to your Supervisor and /or lift maintenance personnel.
• Following all specified guidelines and requirements for appearance, attendance and "customer service".

Requirements:

• Applicants must be capable of maintaining a constant awareness of the people and equipment within an assigned work area, and able to exercise reasonable judgment at all times.
• Applicants should be prepared to learn, understand and follow the procedures, standards and techniques spelled out in the Lift Operations Training Program and other required training sessions.
• Applicants must comply with the uniform and appearance standards for their entire term of employment.
• Applicants should comply with the attendance requirements for their entire term of employment.
• Applicants must be prepared to follow the "guest service" guidelines and make guest service a top priority for their entire term of employment.

Schedule:

We are looking for folks who can committ to working 1-6 weekends throughout the summer. This will entitle you to all summer perks and benefits including free gondola access and discounted bike haul/golf!