Lift Operator

Eldora is the backyard winter mountain playground for Greater Denver, Boulder County, and Colorado's northern Front Range. Eldora is located just outside of the charming mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, about 20 miles west of Boulder and less than 50 miles from downtown Denver.

Eldora strives to deliver Colorado’s Front Range the most memorable outdoor adventures to locals and out-of-town visitors.   Eldora Mountain Resort employs up to 700 employees at peak season and has 680 acres of lift-accessible terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including a Woodward Mountain Park experience, and a world class Nordic Center.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play!

• Free employee season pass and discounted dependent(s) season pass

• Free and discounted friends & family day passes

• Free RTD EcoPass

• Employee Housing available

• Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)

• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting

• 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 Eldora ensures the safe and efficient operation of ski lifts while providing excellent guest service. This role involves assisting guests with loading and unloading, monitoring lift functions, and maintaining a safe environment at the lift area. Lift Operators are key to creating a positive mountain experience by being attentive, friendly, and safety-focused in all interactions with guests and coworkers.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Monitors lifts and personnel for Tramway compliance, this includes all signage and licensing, normal and emergency procedures, opening, operating, and closing procedures.

• Maintains daily log books and related documents.

• Participates in all phases of the job: opening, operational hours, and closing lifts.

• Very thorough and accurate on all paperwork.

• Exhibits support for Customer Service initiatives.

• Must be flexible with schedule to accommodate opening and closing needs and special events.

• Responsible for compliance with mountain safety practices to minimize injuries and unsafe practices.

• Responsible for compliance with Tramway Safety Board and OSHA regulations.

• Maintain the safe and continuous operation of the ski lifts.

• Assist passengers in the safe loading and unloading of lifts, while providing excellent customer service by interacting with guests.

• Maintain load and unload ramps and areas around all lift stations by shoveling and/or raking snow.

• Organize the maze to provide orderly and friendly access to the lift and manage crowds for efficient loading.

• Be familiar with all policies, procedures and rules regarding operating and riding a ski lift and ensure that these are followed by staff and guests.

• Maintain a neat clean appearance including personal presentation, lift equipment and the surrounding area.

• Works well in a team environment.

• Adheres to all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and guests.

• All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in our Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for our guests.

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations. 

Other Duties as Assigned:

• This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.

• This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.  

Specific Job Skills:

• High school degree or equivalent.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling & prolonged standing.

• Eye/hand coordination & visual concentration on equipment.

• Concentrated reading and writing.

• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.  

• Variation in temperature from hot to cold.

• Be able to work on the mountain, which consists of being primarily outside and requires prolonged periods of standing and walking on slippery and/or uneven snow or icy surfaces.

Schedule:

• Non-Peak Days (M-F): 7:30am-4:30pm

• Peak Days (Sa/Sun/Holidays): 7:15am-4:30pm

• This schedule represents an average work week and is subject to change based on guest volume, operational needs, and weather conditions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The proposed hiring rate of $18+ actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

• Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.  Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available. Additionally, this position accumulates sick time.

POWDR-Eldora Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Eldora Mountain Resort in Boulder County, Colorado. 20 miles west of Boulder, CO. We are situated in the heart of Colorado's front range playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment. All employees must align with the Play Forever program which implements our core values through support and execution Powdr’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment and support our community in Eldora’s everyday operations. This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.