Freestyle Groomer - WINTER

Daily grooming and maintenance of freestyle terrain, build terrain features using snow-cat. Operate Piston Bully snow-cats and other snow vehicles operated by RLK and Company.  This position will start once the snow flies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate snow-cat at a high level, creating all products.
• Operate snow machines according to operating manual and Timberline safety protocols/policies in all conditions within the ski area. 
• Flexibility with shifts, hours and scope of work.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to uphold quality of grooming product and daily operations of department.
• Complete daily logs, checks, fueling and additional paperwork as required.
• Daily cleaning of snow-cat.
• Daily work plans as delegated by Freestyle Grooming Manager.
• Communicate effectively with Freestyle Grooming Manager and crew.
• Assist with planning and design of freestyle terrain.
• Open and willing to learn from and teach other crew members.
• Work independently in absence of Freestyle Grooming Manager.
• Provide consistent Terrain Park products.
• Accept direction from Freestyle Grooming Manager.
• Assist with special event needs.
• Assist flat trackers as needed. 
• Actively participate in RLK and Company’s Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace.
• Exercise sound judgment and awareness regarding language, behavior, and dress and grooming.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Must be professional in words and actions at all times.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a high level of Snow-cat operation skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude
• Must have valid drivers' license
• Must submit 3-year DMV Driving Record and be approved by Timberline driving standards. 
• Must provide equipment essential to cat operation as listed in training manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work in but not limited to snow, icy, uneven and slippery conditions. 
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions such as but not limited to sun, cold, wind, rain. 
• Must be able to sit majority of shift.
• Must be able to perform repeated movement for long periods.
• Must be able to Ski/Snowboard all terrain park runs, not hitting features.