Overnight Groomer '26/'27

Alterra Mountain Company; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sugarbush Resort is seeking Night Shift Groomers for the upcoming winter season. The role involves grooming ski trails nightly, operating snow grooming equipment, and performing routine maintenance. Shift is 11:30pm–8:00am with weekend/holiday availability; a starting pay of $20/hour is offered.

This is a full or part‑time seasonal position at Sugarbush, Vermont. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Experience with equipment operation or familiarity with ski-area operations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate a snow groomer and follow nightly grooming plan.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspection of equipment.
• Keep a clean machine and record trails groomed; report issues.
• Change implements and assist other departments as needed.
• Follow safe grooming practices and monitor terrain changes.

Skills

Night shift readiness

Snow grooming knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snow grooming equipment

Vehicle operation

Job description

Seasonal RESORT OVERVIEW: Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best winter yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

BESIDES GETTING PAID TO WORK AT AN INCREDIBLE RESORT, WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?: Our investment in each employee includes a comprehensive wellness initiative, unwavering commitment to safety, growth opportunities, and a wide variety of resort benefits. Employees get to take advantage of our 4000+ acre playground including skiing, golf, mountain activities, health club membership, resort discounts, and more, so it's easy to share your enthusiasm for Sugarbush with our guests.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sugarbush Resort is seeking Night Shift Groomers to join our team for the upcoming winter season. Groomers maintain a quality snow surface through timely grooming of trails on a nightly basis. Grooming ski trails involving flattening, snow placement, tilling, and compacting depending on conditions. Applicants must be willing to work second shift (11:30pm-8am) and must have weekend and holiday availability. Experience is a plus but will train the right person. This is a full or part time seasonal position with a starting pay of $20/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation of a snow groomer, following safe practices and procedures and following nightly snow plan.
• Perform daily maintenance and inspection of equipment prior to and post-operation.
• Maintain a clean machine.
• Recognition of equipment failure or malfunction.
• Prepare nightly records of trails groomed and equipment checks performed.
• Changing of implements.
• Assisting other departments as needed with transport of staff and materials.
• Following safe grooming practices.
• Familiarizing yourself with terrain changes and snow patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
• Relevant equipment operation experience and/or familiarity with ski area operations is helpful.
• Employee housing is unfortunately not available.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Long hours at night (4pm-12am or 11:30pm-8am). Longer shifts may be required during holidays, snowfall, or thaw/freeze cycles. Working in all kinds of winter weather conditions and darkness.

Sugarbush Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. An offer of employment may be contingent upon the results of a background, MVR, or criminal records check.

Sugarbush Resort is a year-round destination offering some of the best skiing and riding in the east, an award-winning ski school, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, an array of dining venues, and a fully appointed Health and Recreation Center. Do you want to join an all-star team dedicated to delivering an unparalleled guest experience? Make this your best season yet by joining the team at Sugarbush and taking advantage of everything Vermont has to offer.

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