Ski Trail Maintenance Worker

Supervisor: Grooming / Summer Slopes Supervisor  

Department: Grooming / Slope Maintenance 

Type: Spring - Fall / Seasonal

Position Overview: Maintain Resort slopes cutting brush.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily operation of brush cutting equipment, tractors, vehicles, snowmobiles, and ATVs.
• Use brush cutters, chainsaws, and other equipment to safely maintain slopes.
• Accurately document equipment safety issues, logs, checklists, maps, and shift reports.
• Perform light maintenance or repairs on equipment and keep equipment clean.
• Adhere to field safety to ensure safety of self and others.
• Knowledge of slope maintenance objectives and techniques.
• Use of proper personal protective equipment including: chaps, eye protection, and boots, etc.
• Fueling of equipment using safe practices.
• 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 dust; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold / heat; risk of electrical shock; heavy / moving machinery, and vibration.  
• Lifting to waist level of 30 lbs. frequently, above shoulder lifting and / or carrying of up to 25 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. rarely.
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing or 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.
• Frequently exposed to construction / forestry (chainsaws, etc.) tools, sharp tools, stinging plants, wild animals.
• Proper PPE to include chaps, gloves, eye protection and boots required.
• Constantly climbing, balancing, kneeling, carrying, walking, bending, crouching, rotating, standing, walking and frequently working on uneven and steep terrain.
• Sight and hearing of acceptable standards for Essential Job Functions
• The working environment may be stressful when meeting Supervisor and staffing 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:

• Knowledge of proper safety equipment including: chaps, eye protection, and boots, etc.
• Physical ability to hike and work in rugged / remote areas, including uneven ground / steep slopes, stand extended periods, walk, climb, balance, and stoop.
• Must possess a strong mechanical ability and capable of troubleshooting equipment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to 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.
• Two years experience with chainsaws and other brush cutting equipment.
• First Aid/CPR certification a plus but not required.
• ATV safety training is preferred but not required (will train in house).
• Valid Washington State Driver License.
• Background check.