Lift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY - This is a Full Time Position

Assist guests in the safe loading and unloading of SnowValley’s ski lifts, while ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment.Provide excellent customer service by interacting with all lift passengers.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 1. Maintain a constant flow of guests through the liftline while operating your assigned lift safely & efficiently.
• 2. Provide guests and staff with courteous and friendlyservice. Maintain eye contact, answer questions and give physical assistancewith loading when needed.
• 3. Handle all inquiries & complaints in aprofessional & competent manner applying a win-win attitude. KeepSupervisors informed of guest related problems.
• 4. Adhere to operational and safety procedures. Performdaily lift start checks and complete daily lift log and incident reports. Keepaccurate paperwork and checklists.
• 5. Perform daily housekeeping duties for the lift huts,establish & maintain ramps, maze area, tools & signs to maintaincleanliness, tidiness & a professional image to our guests.
• 6. Notify Supervisor of any unsafe conditions, unusualoccurrences or irregularities that occur during daily operation. InformSupervisor if work areas need tools, equipment or any special attention.
• 7. Strive to continually improve in safety, service andjob satisfaction.
• 8. Generally provide a safe, uncluttered, litter-freeenvironment.
• 9. Be aware of promotional & special events, schoolbookings, corporate & group functions in order to help direct guests &staff for these events.
• 10. Be knowledgeable on the products & services thatSnow Valley offers to maintain our Guest Service standards.
• 11. Act in a responsible manner while representing SnowValley, abide by, and adhere to the policies.
• 12. Perform other responsibilities when required asdirected by the Operations Management team.

SKILLS, INTERESTS, VALUES

• Havean outgoing, friendly personality & show a commitment to exceeding guestexpectations at all times.
• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a variety of people.
• Ability to react with quick and thoughtful judgment.
• Remain courteous, patient & tactful when dealing with guests.
• Mature, energetic & dependable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Thisposition is seasonal, and includes working on weekends, weeknights &holidays.
• Thisis an outdoors all weather position - must enjoy working outdoors duringinclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods.
• Maylift items weighing up to 34 pounds occasionally, may carry, push or pull itemsweighing up to 24 pounds on an occasional basis.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• There are no standard educational requirements for this position due to theseasonal and part time nature of the position.
• Mosttraining is completed on the job.
• Those who possess post-secondary education have a greater opportunity toadvance to a supervisory level.

HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS

Identified health & safety hazards associated withthis position include: strain from lifting, repetitive motion strain, slipping,tripping and exposure to extreme and varying temperature.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: Operations Manager, Operations Supervisor(s)

Supervises: None