Groomer Operator

Ski bromley; Vermont; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift bonus pay

Job summary

Ski Bromley, LLC. is seeking a Groomer Operator for the winter season to maintain ski trails and terrain parks. The role focuses on operating Prinoth or Pisten Bully groomers, ensuring a safe, smooth snow surface and excellent guest experience.

Shifts run after mountain closing, often into the evening. This full-time, seasonal, hourly position requires reliability, willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and comfort with long hours seated in the groomer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Honest, reliable and dependable.
• Able to work sitting down for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Groom trails and terrain park to enhance guest experience.
• Review daily check list at 4:00PM clock-in.
• Monitor gauges; stop the machine if drastic changes occur.
• Obtain grooming plan from supervisor while the machine warms up.
• Repair turn-around marks, digs and spinouts; knock down ridges.
• Remove trail bamboo and set to side of slope.

Skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Punctual

Night shift capable

Team player

Safety awareness

Stamina

Tools

Prinoth grooming equipment

Pisten Bully grooming equipment

Job description

• Base Pay $19.10 - $22.00 / Hour
• Other Compensation 10% Night Shift Bonus Pay
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Title / Position: Groomer Operator

Position type: Seasonal, Full time; Hourly, Non-Exempt.

Reports to: Director of Mountain Operations, Grooming Supervisor

Grooming a ski slope involves far more than driving a groomer up and down a snowy mountain. It is both a technical skill and an art form, requiring knowledge of the equipment and the type of snow currently on the mountain. Bromley is seeking out talented individuals to operate our groomers. These shifts typically start after the mountain closes working well into the evening.

Summary: Primary role is to groom the trails and terrain park to enhance the guest experience and provide a safe and enjoyable snow surface.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must be completely familiar with Prinoth (or Pisten Bully) operating manual
• Review of daily check list at 4:00PM clock-in
• Visually check track belts, tires, tire guides, all oils, liquids & lubricants (i.e. motor oil, hydraulic, hydrostatic, splitter box and antifreeze).
• Obtain grooming plan from supervisor while machine is warming up
• Monitor all gauges throughout shift (should a drastic change occur, stop the machine and radio for assistance).
• Knowledge of the location of all stationary objects such as trees, rocks, hydrants, etc.
• Repair turn-around marks, digs and spinouts and knock down all ridges
• Remove trail bamboo, set to side of slope. Do not run over.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Able to multi-task and handle multiple controls at once
• Must be honest, reliable and dependable
• 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Punctual and prepared to perform work duties on time
• Able to work sitting down for extended periods of time
• Safety conscious and oriented
• Able to work a night shift, alone in a groomer
• Team oriented
• No previous groomer operator experience required, although preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates primarily in a groomer, sitting and driving for long periods.

Physical Demands

This role requires individual to climb in/out of groomer repeatedly.

Additional

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.