Positions now available across Perisher as a Lift Operator! Must be available to start August 13th, Accommodation available if required
Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. As a community of adventurers and discoverers, Vail Resorts delivers an Experience of a Lifetime to our guests and our employees. You’re brave, ambitious and passionate and we want you on our team. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.
The perks start with a free lift pass, but as a Vail Resorts Australia employee, that’s just the beginning. Think free group lessons with our qualified snowsports instructors, discounts at our food, rental and retail outlets, employee recognition programs, staff events, training, wellness programs and more!
Our Lift teams are made up of people who have outstanding customer service skills and possess a strong commitment to the highest levels of safety. They are enthusiastic, thrive on face-to-face contact with our guests and love working in this amazing alpine environment.
Lift Operators primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of guests riding chairlifts, T-bars, rope tows and passenger conveyers. You will need to be alert and attentive at all times ensuring work areas are safe removing and reporting any hazards that maybe present.
Over snow travel is required to some lift stations so skiing or snowboarding experience is advantageous. All employees have the opportunity to ski or board the slopes during their rostered breaks and days off. No previous experience is required to be a Lift Operator, training will be provided prior to commencement. It is a requirement in this role to have a high level of physical fitness to shovel snow and assist guests when loading and unloading lifts.

IN A TYPICAL DAY IN THIS ROLE, YOU MIGHT:

• Provide a positive guest experience in the safe loading and unloading of the ski lift, including greeting each and every guest in a friendly manner, making eye contact whenever possible.
• Set up and pack down lift stations on a daily basis and in all kinds of weather.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards including load and unload areas, ramps, signs, tool storage, lift huts and surrounding areas.
• Have a sound knowledge of resort products and services.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE, YOU SHOULD HAVE:

• A high work ethic and dependability
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An enthusiastic, can-do attitude
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions