Lift Operator

Job overview

The Lift Operator role is onsite in Stowe, VT, with pay of $20 per hour. This winter-seasonal position supports Vail Resorts’ Lift Experience team and its goal of providing guests and employees a seamless experience from lift maze entrance through unloading. The operator helps ensure safe, friendly, and efficient lift travel by monitoring passengers, managing lift operation, and responding to maintenance or emergency needs. The role also prepares the lift maze and may support ticket scanning after additional training.

What you'll do

• Monitor passenger safety and provide loading and unloading instructions
• manage lift speed as needed
• operate the lift to meet chair-capacity guidelines
• notify maintenance or dispatch of repair needs
• learn equipment operation with Lift Maintenance
• implement emergency procedures as required
• set up and disassemble the lift maze
• maintain a safe, clean work area
• support ticket scanning after additional training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lift operator

stowe vt

vail resorts

$20/hour

winter seasonal 2026/2027

lift experience

guest safety

lift operations

entry level

weekend and holiday availability

outdoor work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Free employee passes and ski lessons
• discounted lift tickets for friends and family
• discounts on lodging, food, gear, and shuttles
• 401(k)
• employee assistance program
• training
• referral program.

Why this role

Winter seasonal 2026/2027; full-time and part-time hours available; entry-level with training; must be at least 18; weekends and holidays as needed; housing availability listed.

About the employer

Vail Resorts is hiring for this role. Industry: Skiing Facilities. Sector: 71.