Snowcat Operator (Winter)

Panorama Resort; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Panorama Mountain Resort in British Columbia seeks a grooming operator to perform winter machine grooming safely and consistently for guests. You will maintain vehicles and equipment, work nights, and follow an established plan while navigating varied weather and terrain.

Experience with snowcats and snowmaking is valued; reliable and able to work unsupervised through the night is essential. The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and operating complex grooming equipment in challenging

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma; able to read, write, understand and speak English.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license.
• Heavy equipment or grooming operator experience is a definite asset.
• Shift experience is helpful.
• Previous snowmaking experience at Panorama Mountain Resort.
• Above average mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems is an asset.
• Able to work unsupervised for long periods.
• Must lift up to 75 lbs and work through the night.

Responsibilities

• Perform all winter machine grooming in a safe, effective, and consistent manner.
• Maintain vehicles, tools and implements as required.
• Grooming on a nightly basis following an established plan.
• Food and trash runs, propane delivery, general hauling and racecourse construction as needed.
• Inspect Snowcat daily and report unusual sights or sounds to management.
• Operate grooming equipment at night in adverse weather on rough terrain.
• Stay current with new developments in safe operation of grooming machines.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Grooming operator

Shift experience

Snowmaking Panorama

Education

Highschool diploma

BC Driver's license

Tools

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Job description

Performs all winter machine grooming in a safe, effective, and consistent manner. To produce a very high standard groomed surface for our guests and visitors to enjoy.

Essential Functions:

• Perform light maintenance of vehicles, tools and implements.
• Perform food and trash runs, propane delivery, general hauling and racecourse construction as needed.
• Accountable for skills required and staying abreast of new developments in safe, proper operation of grooming vehicles and equipment.
• Perform grooming in a reasonable, well-directed manner on a nightly basis, following an established plan organized by management.
• Perform and be accountable for safe slope grooming at night, sometimes in adverse weather conditions on rough, uneven, and steep terrain while operating a $250,000 piece of equipment.
• Perform inspections of Snowcat daily and report unusual sights or sounds when they arise to management.

Experience/Requirements:

Formal Education:

• Highschool, able to read, write, understand, and speak English.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license

Job Experience:

• Heavy equipment or Grooming operator a definite asset.
• Shift experience is helpful.
• Previous snowmaking experience at Panorama Mountain Resort.

Special Skills/Equipment:

• Above average mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Knowledge as to the operation and function of hydraulic system an asset.
• Able to work unsupervised for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be in good physical shape. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work through the night.