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Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Hunter, NY · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Champion, PA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Park City, UT · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Hidden Valley, PA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Truckee, CA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Hunter, NY · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Gorham, NH · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Ludlow, VT · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

West Dover, VT · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

South Lake Tahoe, CA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Bartlett, NH · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Beaver Creek, CO · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Gorham, NH · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

South Lake Tahoe, CA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

Vail Resorts

Lift Operator

Kirkwood, CA · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and ...

Vail Resorts, Inc.

Lift Operator

Avon, CO · On-site

$20/hr

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career ... Employee Benefits • Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift ...

POWDR Corp.

Lift Operator

Nederland, CO · On-site

$18/hr

Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts * 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country) Position Summary: Lift Operators at ...

Powdr

Lift Operator

Nederland, CO · On-site

$18/hr

Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski Country resorts * 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country) Position Summary: Lift Operators at ...

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How much do lift operator ski resorts jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for lift operator ski resorts in the United States is $18.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

Lift Operator

Vail Resorts

Hunter, NY • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Monitor the safety of passengers during lift loading and unloading, providing instruction and customer service.

  • Operate the lift to ensure optimal chair capacity and safety, and notify maintenance of repair needs.

  • Set up and disassemble the lift maze daily according to standards and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures.

Vail Resorts rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 158 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 52 rated entertainment

Job description

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains!  Whether it’s your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Hiring for our seasonal positions occurs on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted until December 15th or until the positions are filled (whichever is first).

Employee Benefits

•    Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons 
•    MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
•    401(k) Retirement Plan 
•    Employee Assistance Program
•    Excellent training and professional development
•    Referral Program

To Learn More, please review the Benefits Eligibility Summary

Job Summary: 

The Lift Experience Team’s mission is to provide employees and guests with a seamless end-to-end experience from maze entrance to lift unloading. As a Lift Operator on the Lift Experience team, you are the copilot and concierge responsible for the safe operation of a multi-million-dollar machine. You are responsible for the safety and friendly, and efficient travel of our guests and fellow teammates as they navigate premier mountain terrain. Come enjoy the season in a career full of having and providing an Experience of a Lifetime again and again. 

Job Specifications: 

  • Starting Wage: $20.00/hr
  • Employment Type: Winter Seasonal 2026/2027
  • Shift Type: Full Time and Part Time
  • Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
  • Skill Level: Entry Level
  • Housing Availability: Yes   

Job Responsibilities:

  • Continuously monitor the safety of passengers while providing instruction and customer service in the safe loading and unloading of lifts
  • Operate lift to ensure that optimal chair capacity and safety are achieved as determined by Lift Experience guidelines and performance reporting
  • Proactively notify maintenance/dispatch of repair or maintenance needs
  • Work closely with the Lift Maintenance department to learn the proper operation of lift equipment
  • Implement emergency procedures as required, including contacting Patrol
  • Ensure lift is ready for operations prior to set up of maze; set up/disassemble lift maze daily according to maze standards
  • Follow and perform all company and departmental policies and procedures
  • Maintain a safe work area and cleanliness of lift shacks; remove trash when necessary
  • A Lift operator team member is a flexible employee within the Lift Experience department who is cross-trained in ticket scanning, including validating tickets to ensure all riders have their own valid product before loading our lifts
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements: 

  • No experience is necessary, we train all lift operators (including returnees) 

  • Must be able to make quick decisions/use considerable judgment regarding safety as well as multitask and anticipate issues 

  • Must be physically capable of assisting guests while loading lifts; may lift up to 40 lbs 

  • Must be able to work outdoors in all types of inclement weather, standing and moving for entire shift on potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. 

  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed 

  • Must be able to handle high guest volumes in a professional manner 

  • Must be willing to perform alternate functions from time to time, both within and outside of the assigned area, particularly during peak periods such as holiday weekends 

The expected pay range is $20.00/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID  515811
Reference Date: 07/14/2026 
Job Code Function: Lift Experience  

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