Alpine Groomer - WINTER

Timberline Lodge; Oregon; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Lodge is seeking a dedicated snow-cat operator to prepare slopes by grooming with Piston Bully cats and related equipment. You will follow the operating manual and Timberline safety protocols, operating in varying weather and ski-area conditions.

The role requires high-quality grooming, daily logs, fueling, and routine maintenance, as well as effective communication with the Grooming Manager and crew. Flexibility with shifts and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be professional in words and actions at all times.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a high level of Snow-cat operation skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Must submit 3-year DMV Driving Record and be approved by Timberline driving standards.
• Must provide equipment essential to cat operation as listed in training manual.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow-cat at a high level, creating all products.
• Operate snow machines according to operating manual and Timberline safety protocols/policies in all conditions within the ski area.
• Flexibility with shifts, hours and scope of work.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to uphold quality of grooming product and daily operations of department.
• Complete daily logs, checks, fueling and additional paperwork as required.
• Daily cleaning of snow-cat.
• Daily work plans as delegated by Grooming Manager.
• Communicate effectively with Grooming Manager and crew.
• Open and willing to learn from and teach other crew members.
• Work independently in absence of Grooming Manager.
• Provide consistent Timberline products.
• Accept direction from Grooming Manager.
• Assist with special event needs.
• Actively participate in RLK and Company's Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace
• Exercise stewardship of all RLK and Company facilities and environments, ensuring that efforts are made to reduce, reuse, and recycle when the opportunity is present.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Snow-cat operation

Communication

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

DMV driving record

Job description

Description

Operate Piston Bully cats, winch cats and other grooming and transportation equipment as required to prepare slopes. Various tasks as assigned by Trail Grooming Supervisor, or Mountain Manager.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Operate snow-cat at a high level, creating all products.
• Operate snow machines according to operating manual and Timberline safety protocols/policies in all conditions within the ski area.
• Flexibility with shifts, hours and scope of work.
• Maintain awareness of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to uphold quality of grooming product and daily operations of department.
• Complete daily logs, checks, fueling and additional paperwork as required.
• Daily cleaning of snow-cat.
• Daily work plans as delegated by Grooming Manager.
• Communicate effectively with Grooming Manager and crew.
• Open and willing to learn from and teach other crew members.
• Work independently in absence of Grooming Manager.
• Provide consistent Timberline products.
• Accept direction from Grooming Manager.
• Assist with special event needs.
• Actively participate in RLK and Company's Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace
• Exercise stewardship of all RLK and Company facilities and environments, ensuring that efforts are made to reduce, reuse, and recycle when the opportunity is present.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be professional in words and actions at all times.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a high level of Snow-cat operation skills.
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude.
• Must have valid drivers' license.
• Must submit 3-year DMV Driving Record and be approved by Timberline driving standards.
• Must provide equipment essential to cat operation as listed in training manual.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
• Must be able to work in but not limited to snow, icy, uneven and slippery conditions.
• Must be able to work in extreme conditions such as but not limited to sun, cold, wind, rain.
• Must be able to sit majority of shift.
• Must be able to perform repeated movement for long periods.