Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1

POWDR; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options for ALL EMPLO

On-Site Employee Housing and Meals

Retail Discounts on Apparel and Equip

Complimentary access to most POWDR own

Job summary

Woodward Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada is seeking a Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1 to operate SnowCat equipment and perform grooming and feature building under leadership. Expect duties from corduroy grooming to park builds within our evolving terrain program.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and a strong work ethic, with on-site housing options, health insurance, and a culture that blends work and play in a world-class action sports environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid US driver's license.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working outdoors in cold alpine conditions.
• Attention to safety and detail during grooming tasks.

Responsibilities

• Groom trails and provide highest quality snow surface for guests.
• Perform pre- and post-shift snowcat inspections and fueling.
• Maintain a clean cab and snowcat interior.
• Follow guidance from the grooming manager or lead shift.
• Build and maintain lift load/unload ramps and base areas.
• Assist other departments when needed and perform other duties.

Skills

Valid US driver's license

Strong communication skills

Team oriented

Outdoor work in cold alpine env

Job description

Woodward Tahoe

(Boreal and Soda Springs), located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountain range, is a year-round world-class action sports facility with a culture that comes straight from our main product: Fun. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work, progress, and play, we’d love to hear from you!

The Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1 will operate SnowCat equipment, perform all grooming and feature building as defined by the Innovative Environments and Mountain ops leadership team. This individual is methodical, creative, and takes pride in everything they build.This operator is a central part of our brand, from grooming corduroy to park builds ranging from progression to our Pop Up Parks and everything in between.

While every day is different and our roles may shift based on business needs, here is what you can expect to dive into in this role as a Groomer/Cat Driver Level 1 :

• Performs daily equipment inspections at start of shift, completes log, and maintains equipment fluid levels.

• Assists Lead Groomer in grooming ski runs to seamless corduroy using a combination of blade and tiller without unnecessary stress on the machine, as directed by the Lead Groomer.

• Builds and maintains ski lift loading and unloading ramps as qualified and as directed by Lead Groomer.

• Monitor and adjust snowmaking fan guns as necessary and/or as directed throughout shift.

• Other grooming/snow-making duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you?

• Proposed hourly rate of $18.00 actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
• Health insurance options for ALL employees.
• On-Site Employee Housing and Meals available.
• A work culture based on fun and progression.
• Full access to our world-class facilities. Work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.
• Enough free time to enjoy the Woodward lifestyle.
• Retail Discounts on Apparel and Equipment
• Complimentary access to most POWDR owned resorts!

Duties and responsibilities:

• Groom trails and provide highest quality snow surface for guests
• Preform pre and post shift snowcat inspections, maintenance requests and fueling
• Maintain a clean cab and snowcat
• Work under the guidance of the grooming manager, supervisor or shift lead to complete grooming tasks, trail assignments and other assigned work.
• Build and maintain lift load and unload ramps and base area.
• Assist other departments when needed
• Other duties will be assigned as needed

What we’re looking for:

• Valid US drivers license
• 18+ years old
• Strong communication skills
• Personal integrity and honesty
• Strong attention to detail
• Team mentally and desire to learn
• Can take direction and feed back
• Ability to work outside in a cold alpine environment
• Lift 50lbs
• Strong knowledge of skiing and snowboarding

Preferred experience:

• Prior snowcat operating
• Heavy equipment operator

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have “different” in common. We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view. Even if you don’t think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we’d love to hear from you.