Lift Operator

Sugar Bowl Resort is seeking energetic Lift Operators to operate lifts in a safe and efficient manner. This role instructs guests on the proper way to ride a lift and assists guests on and off, working outside in all weather conditions, including frequent shoveling of the work area. Strong people skills are essential, as this position involves constant guest interaction. The ideal candidate takes work seriously while still having fun on the job. On-the-job training and certification are required and provided.

Why Sugar Bowl?

Sugar Bowl Resort has been proudly independent for over 80 years and is one of the oldest ski resorts in California. Situated atop beautiful Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has a storied past with ties to Austrian ski culture, Hollywood and Walt Disney. This special community helped bring skiing to “sunny California” since December 1939. Since then, it continues to attract adventurous winter sports enthusiasts alike.

Who You Are:

• Energetic, friendly, and outgoing with strong customer service skills

• Ability to work in a sometimes high-stress, fast-paced environment

• Must consider courtesy and safety high priorities

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Must be able to pass certification course (training provided)

What You’ll do:

• Be ready to begin work each day at scheduled time

• Prepare loading and unloading areas; shovel snow, set signs, clean chairs, set lines, etc.

• Perform routine checks of all lift functions

• Shovel and/or rake work area as needed; keep area clean and organized

• Operate the lift and assist guests onto/off of the lift as needed

• Be willing and able to provide excellent customer service to all guests at all times

• Act as a courtesy guide for guests; answer questions, handle small problems, and provide general information

• Check and scan tickets/passes as needed

• Conduct line control to facilitate organized and efficient loading

• Complete daily records accurately, as they are legal documents

• Implement and enforce the Kids on Lifts program, while maintaining a smooth flow through the lift maze area.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods, often in cold and snowy conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions for full shifts

• Ability to shovel and rake work areas frequently, including before, during, and after storms

• Ability to assist guests with loading and unloading from lifts, including occasional lifting or stabilizing of equipment

• Ability to safely operate lift equipment after completing required certification training

Winter Benefits:

• Employer sponsored 401k plan after 1,000 worked hours and one (1) year of service

• Paid sick time

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Professional development opportunities

• Free ski and tubing passes for employees

• Free ski passes for dependents

• 50% off food at our restaurants

• Free group ski and snowboard lessons for employees

• Employee discounted lift tickets for family and friends

• Lift ticket discounts at multiple resorts including 24 Mountain Collective destinations

• Hotel discounts

• Employee ski reciprocal programs

Sugar Bowl Resort believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, hair, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender orientation, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.

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