Advanced Groomer

Alterra Mountain Company; Stratton (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite medical clinic

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Discounted seasonal programs

Job summary

Alterra Mountain Company at Stratton is seeking an Advanced Groomer for a full-time seasonal role, operating heavy grooming and snow grading equipment with minimal supervision. The position supports foremen and junior operators, training others while maintaining safety and efficiency on the slopes.

The role offers seasonal pay of $25.00–$29.00 per hour, with overtime possibilities and weekends/holidays required. Recruitment will continue through December as snow conditions permit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grooming or park-building experience.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience operating equipment in extreme weather conditions.
• Comfort with third shift and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Groom Stratton's trails and maintain trail grades.
• Operate grooming equipment safely and efficiently.
• Communicate progress and issues to the supervisor and crew.
• Assist with training Groomer I and II operators.
• Support snowmaking and other mountain operations as needed.

Skills

Grooming experience

Park building

Winch cat experience

Driver's license

Night shift

Skiing/snowboarding

Tools

Snow grooming equipment

Snow cats

Job description

Seasonal

At Stratton, we are a team of people who work extremely hard and take our jobs very seriously, without forgetting how to laugh and have fun. We choose people that display the talent and attitude that exemplify the high level of service our guests expect and deserve. Our vision is to be A BOLD MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY CULTIVATING EXTRAORDINARY EXPERIENCES.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Stratton's team members are rewarded with job experience, opportunities for career advancement and some great lifestyle perks (eligibility based on employee type).

• Alterra Mountain Company Employee Pass - free lift access & discounts at Alterra resorts
• Free or discounted multi-resort dependent season passes
• Free or discounted IKON pass
• Discounted golf & fitness center memberships
• Employee childcare rates & discounted seasonal programs
• Retail + F&B discounts
• Friends & family tickets
• Onsite medical clinic
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSAs, & FSAs
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Discounted tuition plan
• Paid parental leave
• Paid sick time, FTO, Vacation

Additional perks & benefits for year round employees

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Groomer operates heavy construction equipment and/or snow grading equipment with attachments and accomplishes assigned job requests with minimal direct supervision. This person understands objectives of job functions, knows capability of equipment and completes assignments in a safe, efficient and acceptable manner. Additionally, the Advanced Groomer is responsible for assisting the Foreman in the training of Journeyman operators. This is a full-time seasonal position, compensated at $25.00 - $29.00/hour, based on experience.

Recruitment for this role will be ongoing through December.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Operating a vehicle is an essential function and will require the applicant to meet the minimum requirements of the Intrawest Drivers Standards Policy
• Grooming Stratton's trails consistent with the operations plan for the next day
• Appropriately responding to weather conditions and how it will affect grooming
• Communicating with evening supervisor and the rest of the crew throughout the evening to report progress, issues, breakdowns, changes etc.
• Pushing snow in early season
• Build and maintain proper grades for lift ramps and mazes
• Deliver propane to various outbuildings on the mountain
• Assist the snowmaking department with moving of equipment when needed
• Building of start bumps for mogul events
• Training and mentoring of Groomer level I and II operators
• Freestyle terrain (park) building and maintenance
• Work in a safe and appropriate manner utilizing all safety equipment provided
• Maintaining grooming logs on a nightly basis
• Communicating with Mechanics about any equipment issues or breakdowns
• Perform nightly checks before operating equipment
• Responsible for cleaning snow cats on a nightly basis
• Must be able to work third shift through the night efficiently and safely
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Overtime may be required, but not guaranteed
• Working knowledge of snow cat maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and the ability to fix/maintain minor issues

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of grooming experience, park building experience and/or winch cat experience
• Must be at least 18+ years of age
• Valid Driver's License
• Skiing or snowboarding experience is a plus
• Must be able to operate equipment in extreme weather conditions
• Must be able to work third shift through the night efficiently and safely

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This position will be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

An Equal Opportunity Employer