Groomer Operator

Supervisor: Grooming / Summer Slopes Supervisor 

Department: Grooming / Slope Maintenance 

Type: October-Spring, Varying Hours / Seasonal

Position Overview: Groom snow surfaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily groom slopes and freestyle terrain, remove snow from paths, transport people and freight.
• Proactive in addressing slope maintenance snow issues, i.e., thin spots, lift area, slope maintenance needs, and special course builds.
• Daily operation of groomers, vehicles, snowmobiles, and ATVs.
• Accurately document equipment safety issues, logs, checklists, maps, and shift reports.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment and keep equipment clean.
• Fueling of equipment using safe practices.
• Work safely in close proximity to heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures.
• Be aware of upcoming weather conditions to maintain the quality of the grooming product.
• Report snow levels to Marketing Department as requested.
• Notify Snow Plow drivers of needs for parking lot plowing.
• Work together with all departments to build a positive working environment.
• Physically perform the essential job functions of this position. 
• Show up to work on time, consistent attendance, and dependable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors:

• Frequently exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; heavy / moving machinery, and vibration.  
• This position is required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Lifting to waist level of 50 lbs. frequently, above shoulder lifting and / or carrying of up to 25 lbs. occasionally, 80 lbs. rarely.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while seated, constantly.
• Manual dexterity and fitness to work repetitive use of hands and tools.
• Ability to work outside in ANY AND ALL weather conditions constantly.
• Sight and hearing of acceptable standards for Essential Job Functions
• The working environment may be stressful when meeting Supervisor needs.

Benefits:

• Discounts for employee & some dependent passes, tickets, services, and retail.
• Discounted passes to other mountains.
• Access to free training.

The job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to ski or snowboard preferred.
• Intermediate grooming skills and knowledge of slope maintenance objectives and techniques.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability and commitment to a five day work week on-site schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Ability to work well under pressure, problem solve, and multitask.
• Thorough understanding of company policies and practices.
• Organized and attention to detail.
• Reliable transportation.

Education / Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Two years’ snowmaking experience and grooming experience preferred.
• ATV/Snowmobile safety training is preferred but not required (will train in house).
• Valid Washington State Driver License.
• Background check.