Winter Lift Operator 26/27 Season

Join the Team: Lift Operator

Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area, Boise National Forest, ID | Seasonal, Winter Operating Season

The Lift Operator is responsible for the daily set up, closing, and safe operation of your assigned chairlift or conveyor during the winter operational season. This role ensures an orderly, efficient and safe guest experience, and provides quality customer service while maintaining safety standards.

Why Bogus Basin?

Where Mountain Life Meets City Living:

Work at a four-season mountain recreation area while living in Boise—one of the fastest-growing, most livable cities in the U.S. With a thriving downtown, welcoming neighborhoods, and an energetic arts and dining scene, Boise pairs urban life with quick access to the outdoors, just 16 miles from the slopes.

Mission-Driven, Community-Focused:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Bogus Basin is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable outdoor recreation, education, and community programming year-round. Every dollar earned is reinvested into the mountain and its people, not shareholders. Our values of kindness, respect, professionalism, and fun create a workplace where everyone is welcome.

Unbeatable Access to the Outdoors:

Located in the Boise National Forest, Bogus Basin offers year-round activities: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and tubing in the winter; mountain biking, hiking, and chairlift rides in the summer. Employees enjoy the perks of mountain life while being part of a community-oriented team.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Lift Operator, you’ll be the frontline of guest safety and experience on the mountain. You’ll oversee loading and unloading of lifts, maintain lift ramps, provide guidance and assistance to guests, maintain safety standards, and ensure smooth and efficient lift line operations. Your presence ensures that each guest has a safe and enjoyable day on the slopes.

A Day in the Life

You’ll start your day setting up your assigned lift and conducting safety checks. Throughout the day, you’ll maintain the lift area, direct guests safely through the lift line, assist with guest questions, and report any safety concerns to supervisors. Each shift requires vigilance, clear communication, and active engagement to keep operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Lift Operations & Safety

• Assume responsible charge of the lift.
• Conduct all safety checks.
• Maintain ramps and maze areas to standard.
• Maintain orderly passenger traffic within lift area.
• Immediately inform Lift Supervisor or Manager of any conditions or occurrences affecting safety.

Guest Experience

• Advise and assist guests using the lift.
• Confidently communicate with large groups of guests.
• Present a professional and positive image of the company at all times.

Operational Support

• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Assist in mountain rescue efforts if necessary.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

What You Bring

• Passion for Bogus Basin’s mission.
• Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to use hand tools including rakes, pulaskis, shovels, and brooms.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally.
• Ability to frequently lift/move up to 35 lbs and occasionally lift 50 lbs or more.
• Physical stamina to stand up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Personal appearance and uniform adherence in the public eye.

Required Equipment & Attire

• Black ski or snowboard pants.
• Gloves or mittens, durable and in good repair.
• Helmet and eyewear.
• Thermal wear and sufficient clothing for warmth.
• Appropriate, up-to-date alpine skiing/snowboarding equipment in safe working condition.

What We Offer

• Seasonal role with opportunities to return each year.
• Free or discounted ski passes for you and your family, plus resort discounts.
• A supportive, mission-driven workplace that values inclusion, teamwork, and community.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent outdoors.
• Regular exposure to inclement weather, vibration, and noise.

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Bogus Basin, you’ll do more than operate a lift—you’ll ensure that every guest enjoys a safe and positive mountain experience. If you’re ready to bring your focus, energy, and guest service skills to our team, apply today and help make mountain memories.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.