Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 62'760 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 67'050 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 75'600 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 85'050 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 61'500 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 99'750 |
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Swiss professionsTransport, Logistics & Safety
Bedienungs- und Schalterpersonal (Seilbahnen/Skilifte)
You safely transport guests on cable cars and ski lifts.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You assist guests at counters, sell tickets, and monitor the safe operation of cable cars and ski lifts.
Your work combines technology and service in the Alpine region. You are the first point of contact for tourists. Alongside selling tickets and advising guests, you ensure safety at the boarding and alighting points. You are also on site for maintenance and minor repairs. The job requires flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility.
FieldTransport, Logistics & Safety
Education pathSpecialisation / Professional Function
IndustryCable Cars & Other Transport Systems
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Alternative Practitioner. Based on 20 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+48% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2017-2019 | CHF 46'667 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 84'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 69'000 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Health care / Social services | CHF 67'761 | 14 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
Swiss training pathway available in the full profile
- 🎓 Bedienungs- und Schalterpersonal (Seilbahnen/Skilifte)
Official education path
Training is usually provided through initial vocational education followed by internal training at the respective company.
Typical training path
Bedienungs- und Schalterpersonal (Seilbahnen/Skilifte)
Prerequisites
- Berufliche Grundbildung
- Interne Ausbildung in der Seilbahn-/Skiliftanlage
Requirements
- Customer and service orientation
- Technical understanding
- Enjoyment of sales and advisory work
- Willingness to work irregular hours
- Foreign language skills
Where this can lead
A lateral entry is often possible if you already have experience in service or technical fields.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Strong customer focus
- Technical understanding
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Good language skills
- High flexibility
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You stand at the counter and sell tickets for the next ride. After that, you check the boarding area to ensure all guests can safely enter the cabin or get on the lift.
- You sell tickets and advise guests on the schedules.
- You monitor safety at the boarding and alighting points.
- You help maintain the cable car and lift systems.
- You carry out minor repairs on the transport vehicles.
- You provide detailed information on routes and current weather conditions.
- You coordinate the smooth operation and maintenance at the lift counter.
Working conditions
You work outdoors on cable cars, ski lifts, and the associated station buildings. Your workplace is typically located in mountain regions and ski resorts.
Where to learn
- Seilbahnen SchweizGiacomettistrasse 1, 3000 Bern
Strengths
- Strong customer focus
- Technical understanding
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Good language skills
- High flexibility
Trade-offs
- Weather dependency
- Physical strain
- Shift work
- Safety pressure
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