Groomer III - Winter 26.27

Alterra; Snowshoe (WV); In loco; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Affordable on-mountain housing

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Alterr

401k plan

Discounted Ikon Passes

Discounted lift tickets for friends &

Restaurant discounts 40–45%

Pro Deals from top brands

Descrizione del lavoro

Alterra Snowshoe is hiring a Groomer III for seasonal on-mountain work at Snowshoe, WV. The role involves operating grooming machines, building terrain features, and maintaining trails.

A high school diploma or GED is required, with extensive knowledge of slope maintenance and safety practices. Housing is available on-mountain, with benefits including medical coverage, 401k, and discounts on lift tickets and gear.

Competenze

• To qualify for the Groomer III position, candidate must meet at least 14 of the below criteria.
• Experience operating slope maintenance equipment and attachments for winter and summer operations.
• Proficient in building and maintaining terrain parks and racecourses.
• Knowledge of snowmaking operations and infrastructure.
• Welding or fabricating skills are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of surveying and mapping.
• Documentation of experience/certifications is required.

Mansioni

• Operate grooming machines and attachments to provide a quality snow surface.
• Maintain and update log sheets and records.
• Support summer trail maintenance and grooming equipment upkeep.
• Provide labor support for snowmaking, lifts, and snow removal.
• Assist with capital projects and safety procedures.
• Keep work area clean and organized and follow OSHA rules.
• Communicate changes on the hill to the team and supervisors.
• Assist with building new trails, roads, and repair of infrastructure.

Conoscenze

Basic computer skills

Documentation ability

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual maintenance skills

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

Strumenti

Winch cat

Crane operator

Grader operator

Chain saws

Weed eaters

Pruning saws

Torches

Grinders

Mulcher

Chop saw

Hand tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Seasonal

Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!

• Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
• Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
• Pay: $21.00 per hour
• Start Date: November and beginning of December with positions available throughout the season.
• Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
• Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• If you’re seeing this job, we’re still hiring and accepting applications

Employee Perks:

• Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials Coverage available
• Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
• 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
• Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 50% off Snowshoe Quick Service Restaurants and 30% off Snowshoe Full Service Restaurants (excludes alcohol)
• 40% off Retail Merchandise and 45% off Mountain Essentials (excludes hard goods, 2 hard good sales for employees throughout winter)
• Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Why Work with Us?

Our Groomers are responsible for turning lumps and bumps into turn-tastic corduroy, moving and farming snow, building, maintaining and reshaping terrain parks and pipes, and constructing competition standard moguls and downhill race courses. Come see what Snowshoe mountain resort has to offer !

Job Responsibilities:

• Operating grooming machines and attachments to provide a quality snow surface
• Keeping all required log sheets and records current and accurate
• Operating various types of equipment to assist with summer trail maintenance
• Assisting with summer maintenance on grooming equipment
• Providing labor support when needed (snowmaking, lifts, snow removal, etc.)
• Supporting Inter-Company requests for events and summer operations
• Providing support for capital projects
• Keeping work environment clean and organized
• Monitoring temperatures and forecasts
• Completing tasks as outlined by Operations Supervisors and Managers
• Communicating changes on the hill to the compressor house operators
• Complying with OSHA and company procedures, rules, and regulations
• Attending regular safety training
• Informing Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe ski conditions
• Using proper PPE
• Reporting unsafe practices or conditions to Operations Supervisors or Manager
• Providing contractors with labor, materials, and other assistance
• Cutting new trails, roads and building sites and maintaining existing infrastructure
• Assisting with snowmaking system repairs
• Mowing, weed eating, clearing brush
• Providing irrigation and erosion control

Driving:

• Have a valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

To qualify for the Groomer III position, candidate must meet at least 14 of the below criteria.

• 3 yrs. Experience as a Slope Maintenance Tech 2 or equivalent

• Proficient in the operation of various type of equipment and attachments used for maintaining slopes during both winter and summer operations including the Winch cat

• Proficient in the building and maintenance of Terrain Parks, TBL, Lift load / unload areas, Racecourses, Special Event features, etc.

• Proficient in the operation of chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, hand tools, etc.

• Possess the knowledge and ability to plan and precede with slope maintenance operations in the absence of supervision

• Advance knowledge of Terrain Park design

• Basic Troubleshooting and Preventive Maintenance knowledge for slope maintenance equipment

• Basic knowledge of surveying and mapping

• Basic knowledge of management procedures (hiring, scheduling, procurement, accident reporting, budgets, payroll, etc.)

• Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations and infrastructure

• Welding / fabricating skills

• Basic mechanical skills

• Knowledge of basic construction principals

• Winch cat operator **

• Halfpipe cutter operator**

• Crane operator / Riggers certification**

• Grader operator

• Class B CDL

• First Aid / CPR certification**

• Basic computer skills

• Cutters Camp attendee

• Must be Able to document experience/certifications

_ All Information above is subject to change at any time. _

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

_ Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer. _