Groomer - Winter 26.27

Schweitzer; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits – Minimal Essentials

Free skiing and snowboarding at Alter?

401k plan available to any employee

Discounted Lift Tickets & Ikon Passes

Retail & Mountain Essentials discounts

Pro Deals from top brands

Job summary

Snowshoe Mountain Resort is hiring seasonal groomers to maintain high-quality snow surfaces and support winter operations. You will operate grooming machines, assist with trail maintenance, and contribute to capital projects while working through mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic knowledge of grooming or heavy equipment, and the ability to pass safety training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must meet at least 5 criteria to qualify for higher positions.
• Basic knowledge of grooming and/or heavy equipment operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Snow Grooming: Operate grooming machines and attachments to ensure a quality snow surface.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate log sheets and records.
• Equipment Operation: Use various equipment for summer trail maintenance and assist with grooming equipment upkeep.
• Labor Support: Help with snowmaking, lift operations, snow removal, and other tasks as needed.
• Event & Project Support: Assist with inter-company events, winter operations, and capital projects.

Skills

Grooming equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

First Aid / CPR

Mechanical skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Pruning saws

Torches

Grinders

Mulcher

Chop saws

Hand tools

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: $17.00 - 21.00 based on experience and education Start Date: The end of 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:

• Snow Grooming: Operate grooming machines and attachments to ensure a quality snow surface
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate log sheets and records
• Equipment Operation: Use various equipment for summer trail maintenance and assist with grooming equipment upkeep
• Labor Support: Help with snowmaking, lift operations, snow removal, and other tasks as needed
• Event & Project Support: Assist with inter‑company events, winter operations, and capital projects
• Work Environment: Keep work areas clean and organized; monitor temperatures and forecasts
• Communication: Update compressor house operators on hill conditions and inform Ski Patrol and other departments of unsafe conditions
• Compliance & Safety: Follow OSHA and company procedures, attend safety training, use proper PPE, and report unsafe practices or conditions
• Additional Tasks: Support contractors, cut new trails, maintain infrastructure, assist with snowmaking repairs, and handle mowing, weed eating, brush clearing, irrigation, and erosion control
• Driving: Have a valid Driver’s license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program Education

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:

• Must meet at least 5 of the below criteria to qualify for higher positions
• Basic knowledge of grooming and / or heavy equipment operation
• Grooming experience preferred
• Ability to operate chain saws, weed eaters, pruning saws, torches, grinders, mulcher, chop saws, and hand tools
• Basic knowledge of snowmaking operations
• Basic knowledge of Terrain Park design and maintenance
• Welding / fabricating skills
• Basic mechanical skills
• Knowledge of basic construction principals
• Class D CDL
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Basic computer skills
• Must be able to document experience/certifications ATV safety course, snowmobile safety
• Successful completion of Snowmaking/Grooming
• Must be able to identify all ski slopes at Snowshoe and Silver Creek within 2 weeks of hire
• Completion of Snow Science course if available

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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