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Aerial Tram Operator - Commerce - Natural Resources - Summers Co.

State of West Virginia

Commerce - Natural Resources

Fresh

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$32,862 - $56,373

per year

Closes

February 28, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves operating an aerial tramway at a state park resort, safely transporting guests up and down a mountain while performing maintenance on the equipment from high elevations.

The role requires strong physical fitness, comfort with heights, and a focus on safety to handle tasks like loading passengers and inspecting cables in all weather conditions.

It's ideal for someone with experience in outdoor maintenance or customer service who enjoys working in a scenic park environment and can provide friendly hospitality to visitors.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to work safely at extreme heights using full-body harnesses, fall-arrest systems, and personal protective equipment
  • Physical strength, stamina, and mobility to climb ladders, walk narrow catwalks, lift heavy objects, and remain suspended for extended periods
  • No fear of heights or limitations in confined/elevated spaces, with good balance and spatial awareness
  • Experience or capability in operating and maintaining aerial tramway systems, including daily inspections and basic repairs
  • Commitment to safety procedures and ability to perform duties in all weather conditions and seasons
  • Excellent customer service skills to provide hospitality to guests, visitors, and employees
  • Regular attendance and willingness to attend required training in tram operation and climbing

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the WV Division of Personnel merit system.***


NR26-02

Classified-Exempt Position

Parks and Recreation/Pipestem Resort State Park Under general supervision, this position will operate the Aerial Tramway at Pipestem Resort State Park.

The employee will safely transport guests, visitors, and employees to and from the Mountain Creek Lodge facility; safely load and unload passengers onto and off tramway vehicles; conduct daily and ongoing operational inspections of machinery and components of the aerial tramway, including surrounding areas, that may indicate operational hazards; employee will verify that pre-operational inspections have been completed and documented prior to opening for daily operation; the employee will perform regularly required maintenance, tram grounds, cabling, cable towers, and all associated mechanisms, primarily from extreme heights and in elevated environments associated with aerial tramway systems.

Employee must be capable of safely performing duties while exposed to significant fall hazards in all seasons of weather, perform maintenance while secured in a suspended harness and fall-arrest system for extended periods of time, walking & standing on narrow catwalks, platforms, and structural members located atop tram towers and terminal structures, climbing vertical ladders of fixed access ways on tram towers and support structures, ascending & descending tower structures while carrying equipment or safety gear, able to maintain balance, spatial awareness, and controlled movement while working above open drop zones.

Employee will be required to wear and properly use personal protective equipment, including full-body harnesses, lanyards, helmets, and fall protection devices; able to work in confined or exposed elevated spaces without limitation or fear of heights; have sufficient strength, stamina, and mobility to climb, kneel, bend, reach, lift heavy objects and/or people using approved gear, and remain suspended for extended durations.

This employee must be able to adhere to all safety procedures and use of fall-protection systems.

Additionally, the employee will provide excellent hospitality and customer service to all guests, visitors, and other employees and may be required to attend hospitality training.

Employee may be required to attend and maintain climbing training and up-to-date tram operation training as needed. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.


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Qualifications

Training: Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience or paid self-employment in heating, cooling, ventilation, building maintenance, tramway operation, chair lift operation, T-Bar operation, rope tow operation, or building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plasterer, welder, machinist, or masonry. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Must be able to pass a physical examination prior to employment and one every twelve months thereafter. Must be able to successfully complete the Aerial Tramway Operator Training provided by the Engineering Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5229865