Experienced Electrical Technician - Ski Lift

Vail Resorts • West Dover, VT • 2d ago

Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!

Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it's your first-time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.

With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

Job Benefits

Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons

MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Excellent training and professional development

Referral Program

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)

Free ski passes for dependents

Critical Illness and Accident plans

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Experienced Ski Lift Electrical Technician to join our lift maintenance team. This position is ideal for someone with an extensive understanding of electrical systems who is ready to learn and grow in a hands-on mountain operations environment. The successful candidate will be hired into an Intermediate or Advanced role based on experience, technical proficiency, and leadership ability. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all aerial and surface lift systems across the resort.

Job Specifications:

Starting Wage: $27.00/hr - $45.87/hr

Employment Type: Year Round

Shift Type: Full Time hours available

Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age

Housing Availability: Yes

Working Conditions:

Outdoor alpine environment with exposure to extreme weather?

Physically demanding tasks including lifting, climbing, and kneeling?

Early mornings, weekends, holidays, nights and overtime shifts may be required

Job Responsibilities:

Perform routine inspections and maintenance of lift electrical systems, including motors, drives, sensors, and control panels?

Troubleshooting of electrical and electronic issues and guiding/mentoring others while performing work

Understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer service manuals?

Maintain lift safety systems, communication lines, and warning systems

Ensure proper documentation of all maintenance and repair activities

Ensure completion of required inspections and tests in the required time frame?

Work closely with lift operations and maintenance teams to support daily lift readiness

Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory standards?

Participate in training to gain knowledge of ANSI B77.1 standards, OSHA regulations, local regulations and Vail Resorts safety standards, policies and procedures?

Lead and assist with off-season maintenance projects, testing, and system upgrades

Lead or coordinate lift maintenance tasks and seasonal overhauls?

Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs of drive systems and lift controls?

Mentor and train Entry Level Technicians

Lead lift modifications, retrofits, or new installations?

Provide input for maintenance planning and compliance tracking?

Participate in team safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Job Requirements:

2-5+ years of experience working on electrical systems and ideally controls and automation systems

Fundamental understanding of electrical theory, components, and safety practices?

Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with both mechanical and electrical systems?

Comfortable working outdoors in alpine weather and at heights?

Comfortable using tools like a snowmobile or vehicle to navigate across mountain environment?

Able to lift and carry 50 pounds?

Able to follow instructions and communicate effectively with all team members?

Must have or ability to obtain a valid US driver's license?

Intermediate ski/snowboard ability preferred

5+ years of experience working on manufacturing or controls and automation systems and diagnosing issues in these systems

PLC software logic programming and troubleshooting experience

Experience using electrical tools such as Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Motor Insulation Tester, Thermal Camera, etc.

Experience in leadership, training, or supervisory roles

The expected pay range is $27.00/hr - $45.87/hr. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 510218

Reference Date: 07/18/2025

Job Code Function: Lift Maintenance

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