Lift Operator

Company: Palisades Tahoe
Location: Sun Valley
Posted on: September 17, 2022

Job Description:

Please note, this position is located at Palisades Tahoe Resort in Olympic Valley, CAAbout Palisades Tahoe Palisades Tahoe is the largest ski resort in the Lake Tahoe region, boasting 6,000 skiable acres across eight peaks. The more than 70-year-old resort celebrates a rich history as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, the Spring Skiing Capital, and home mountain to dozens of Olympic and World Cup athletes across multiple snow sports. With an average annual snowfall of 400 inches, Palisades Tahoe frequently operates the longest ski and snowboard season in Lake Tahoe. The European-inspired Village at Palisades Tahoe offers year-round events and over 50 bars, restaurants, and boutiques, many of which are locally owned and operated. Palisades Tahoe is on the , which offers access to 47 international ski destinations. In 2021 the resort changed its name, trading in a harmful slur for a name that better reflects its values and legacy. Visit the Palisades Tahoe or call 1.800.403.0206 to learn more. You can also visit us on , , , and . A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 14 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows
• 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Oakley and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Applicants must be 18 years of age. Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:
• Provide all customers and employees with top quality customer service in all situations at all times.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with efficient, friendly service.
• Perform safety checks on chairlift and fill out safety log.
• Must be familiar with assigned lift: brakes, electrical systems, mechanical drives.
• Assist customers and employees in loading and unloading chairs safely.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with persons using lifts, and top and bottom lift operators.
• Maintain safe snow conditions by shoveling on loading and unloading ramps.
• Set up and maintain signs, temporary fences and mazes for chair loading and unloading.
• Monitor area for trash, tissues and other safety issues.
• Must be alert at all times of everything around assigned lift area. Competencies and Job Requirements:
• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 35lbs. Must capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise: The noise level in the work place is usually moderate. Equipment Used in Job: Various lift operation equipmentExperiencePreferred
  • Prior experience working with the public.EducationRequired
    • High School or betterBehaviorsRequired
      • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestRequired
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Hotel & Hospitality

Keywords: Palisades Tahoe, Sparks , Lift Operator, Other , Sun Valley, Nevada