Groomer III - Winter 26.27

Alterra Mountain Company; Snowshoe (WV); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Altera

401k plan

Discounted Lift Tickets

Restaurant discounts

Employee discounts on gear

Pro deals from top brands

Job summary

Schweitzer is seeking seasonal groomers at Snowshoe Mountain, WV to operate grooming machines, shape terrain parks, and maintain slopes throughout the winter. Housing is available on-mountain, and you may be part of a dynamic team ensuring high-quality snow surfaces for guests and events.

Starting in November/December, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; benefits include medical, 401k, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming machines to provide quality snow surfaces.
• Keep required log sheets and records accurate.
• Support summer trail maintenance and grooming equipment maintenance.
• Provide labor support for snowmaking, lifts, and snow removal.
• Communicate changes on the hill to equipment operators and supervisors.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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.

Snowshoe, when you first hear the name, instinctually everyone's thoughts immediately settle on winter sports. While it's true that in 1974 Snowshoe Mountain nestled its roots in West Virginia's Cheat Mountain range as a small ski town, we've grown into quite the outdoor adventure mecca. With 11,000 acres of explorable terrain, a legendary bike park, three unique ski areas, and activities like paddle boarding, RZR tours, snowmobiling, snowtubing, music festivals, and international competitive events; the options are endless for anyone willing to embrace our Forever Wild lifestyle. Here on the mountain, we believe to provide the best guest experience you must live that experience yourself...so we work hard, play harder, and get paid doing what we love!

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