Nordic Grooming Operator — Early Mornings on Scenic Trails

Sugar Bowl; California; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k after 1,000 hours

Paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Free ski passes

Free group ski lessons

Lift ticket discounts

Hotel discounts

Job summary

The Royal Gorge Cross Country (RGXC) at Sugar Bowl Resort in Soda Springs, CA seeks a Grooming Operator to operate a grooming cat and prep the snow for cross-country skiing. You will start early mornings and work across the resort's tracks to ready world-class Nordic skiing conditions.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of grooming experience, a valid Class C license, and comfort working outdoors in mountain weather around moving equipment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of grooming experience on modern grooming machinery with tillers.
• Valid Class C Driver License with driving record acceptable.
• Comfortable outdoors in mountain weather and near moving parts.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to guests, employees, and business partners.
• Operate tracked equipment on ski trails.
• Inspect equipment before and after operating grooming machinery.
• Assist with grooming machinery maintenance, including checking fluid levels and machinery condition.
• Document and report the condition of grooming machinery to management and Vehicle Maintenance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of Royal Gorge’s extensive track system.
• Know efficient grooming patterns, including where and how to set classic skiing-specific tracks.
• Report hazards, downed trees, detours, and the need for tree or brush removal to management and Ski Patrol.
• Operate grooming machinery and perform job duties in extreme weather conditions during late evening and early morning hours.
• Assist with snow removal, including shoveling and clearing walkways, paths, and other areas as necessary.

Skills

Grooming experience

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

Class C Driver License

Tools

Snowcat operation

Equipment inspection

Job description

The Royal Gorge Cross Country (RGXC) at Sugar Bowl Resort in Soda Springs, CA seeks a Grooming Operator to operate a grooming cat and prep the snow for cross-country skiing. You will start early mornings and work across the resort's tracks to ready world-class Nordic skiing conditions.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of grooming experience, a valid Class C license, and comfort working outdoors in mountain weather around moving equipment.