Lift Operator

Lift Operator

With a brand-new ski lift going into commission this winter, it is an exciting time to be a Lift Operator at Angel Fire Resort! Join the Lift Operations department and play a very important role in running the winter mountain operations. Lift Operators are responsible for ensuring guests load and unload the lift successfully and that all lift protocol is followed. The successful applicant will be ready to assist guests through the lift process, will work well in a busy environment, and will be prepared to work in winter weather conditions. Operators must have excellent customer service skills and must be able to work on a team.

Base Pay: Starts at $16.50/hr

Location: Mountain

Employee Type: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Job Category: Winter seasonal, Part-Time and Full-Time

Required Certs or Licenses: No

Leadership Responsibilities: No

Attendance: Regular, predictable, punctual, flexible, and in-person attendance is essential, includes weekends and holidays

Environment: This is a physically demanding winter outdoor position. Must be able to stand/walk for entire shift and regularly lift/carry 75lbs. This is a do-whatever-it-takes job that requires the ability to work in varied environments

Minimum Age: 18

Estimated start date: Early December

Employee Housing: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-housing/

Employee Benefits: https://www.angelfireresort.com/work-for-us/employee-benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

(other duties may be assigned)

• Safely operate the chair lift and surface lift, following all protocol and procedures
• Help guests load and unload the lift, which often includes assisting children and first-time skiers
• Direct ski traffic, scan tickets, setup and maintain lift lines
• Follow radio protocol/procedures when communicating over the radio
• Maintain the ramps and shovel snow in designated areas including off of ski benches
• Assist with customer questions and concerns in a professional and helpful manner
• Work well on a team in a busy environment
• Complete daily tasks as assigned by Lift Supervisors and Manager

About Angel Fire Resort:

Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico. The resort is situated at over 8,600′ elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Employees come from all over the world for our winter and summer seasons, which makes for a unique and diverse team to work with. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more.