Snowcat Operator (Winter)

Panorama Mountain Resort; Panorama Mountain Village; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Panorama Mountain Resort is seeking a night snow grooming operator to maintain our groomed surfaces for guests. You will operate grooming equipment, follow nightly plans, perform safety checks, and work through adverse weather on steep terrain.

The role requires a BC driver's license, basic English literacy, and the ability to lift up to 75 lbs and work overnight. Prior snowcat experience at Panorama is a plus.

Qualifications

• Highschool education; must read/write/speak English.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license.
• Experience with heavy equipment or grooming preferred.
• Previous snowmaking experience at Panorama Mountain Resort is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming equipment safely and consistently.
• Follow nightly grooming plans and direct work as directed by management.
• Perform light maintenance of vehicles, tools and implements.
• Carry out food/trash runs, propane delivery, and general hauling as needed.
• Inspect Snowcat daily and report issues to management.
• Work nights under varying conditions on steep terrain with a $250,000 piece of equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Grooming equipment operation

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Highschool

BC Driver’s license

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.