Heavy Equipment Operator

Powder; Utah; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Powder Mountain is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to support snow removal operations across roads, parking lots and facilities at 9,000 ft. The role requires operating loaders, graders, snow blowers and snow cats in cold, mountain weather.

This seasonal position offers early mornings and night shifts with on-call availability, and a strong emphasis on safety, log keeping, and teamwork within the Heavy Equipment Operations team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment operator experience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold.
• Reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as loaders, snow plow trucks, graders, snow blowers, snow cats, and related machinery per Powder Mountain safety standards.
• Maintain and log equipment condition and perform basic pre/post shift checks.
• Clear parking lots, roads, and public areas of snow and debris.
• Aid in vehicle recovery and manage on-site safety during snow operations.
• Work extended shifts during snow cycles and be ready for on-call nights.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

# Heavy Equipment OperatorPowder Mountain - Eden, UT 84310## OverviewSalary Range$25.00 - $40.00 Hourly## SummaryThe role of Heavy Equipment Operator is to operate heavy machinery on a regular basis for the purpose of snow removal on roads, parking lots, around buildings and all other areas as required for Powder Mountain to operate in a safe and productive manner.## About this RoleJob Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Department: Heavy Equipment Operations Status: Seasonal (FT & PT) Reporting To: Heavy Equipment Operations Manager Shifts: 5am-3pm, 3pm-11 & 11pm-9am, Snow DependentKey Responsibilities:* Operate heavy equipment loader, road grader, snow blower, sand salt plow truck, snow cat, snowmobiles and other machinery in accordance with Powder Mountain’s safety standards* Maintain and keep equipment clean and ready for operation* Keep detailed work logs* Clear parking lots, public areas, and Powder Mountain roads of snow and debris.* Mitigate snow damage or snow slides* Aid in removal of distressed vehicles* Ability to work long shifts and back-to-back shift during a snow cycle* Will be working at 9,000ft in inclement weather* Ability to work at night* Ability to be on-call, work nights, weekends, and holidaysRequirements and/or Qualifications:* Preferred 2+ years heavy equipment operator experience* Basic understanding of all Pre and Post shift equipment checks* If necessary, work hours other than scheduled pertaining to weather conditions* Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays* Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, snow, wind and rain, on varied snow surfaces* Overall understanding of Powder Mountains policies and procedures* Good work ethic polite to co-workers and follows directions when being asked to undergo a task* Must be dependable and have excellent communication skills* Reliable transportation, preferably 4x4 vehicle* Anticipate and avoid hazardsPhysical Requirements- Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to:* Reach, push, pull, lift, and carry objects that may be heavy (50+lbs)* Prolonged periods of sitting, bending, and twisting* Ability to work long shifts through the night.* Vision requirements – close, distance, peripheral, and depth perceptionWorking Environment:The work environment is subject to frequently entering and exiting vehicles, subject to conditions of weather in a mountain environment at all times of the year. Exposure to moderate to loud volume.Company BackgroundPowder is a year-round resort and real estate development project nestled throughout 12,000 acres in the Wasatch Mountains of Northern Utah. We are striving to be the premier place of being and doing, a destination that fuses outdoor recreation with a cultural and hospitality program that connects visitors with a deeper sense of self and purpose. Our core values come to life in a unique and natural setting of unparalleled beauty.Together we are one team, not an \"us vs. them\" mentality. We are focused on being a progressive employer with pay equity, inclusion, while building diverse teams.