Senior Manager, Slope Maintenance

June Mountain Ski Area; June Lake (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free season pass for dependents

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Ski/snowboard lessons discounts

Equipment rental discount

Friends and Family vouchers

Retail & Food discount

401k with company match

Job summary

June Mountain Ski Area in June Lake, California, is seeking a skilled Snow Cat Grooming Supervisor to oversee grooming operations and the Slope Maintenance department. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate a team of operators, ensuring all machines are maintained and budgets are respected.

The role requires hands-on leadership, 3–4 years in snowcat work, and management experience. A CDL with hazmat endorsements is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3-4 years of Snow Cat experience.
• 2-3 years of management experience preferred.
• Commercial driver license with HAZMAT endorsements.
• Flexible for day, swing, and grave shift work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all snow cat grooming operations for June Mountain.
• Manage the Slope Maintenance department, equipment and staff.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules for all machines.
• Schedule Snow Cat Operators and assist with training programs.
• Develop and implement the Snow Cat fleet management system and reporting tools.
• Manage budgets for fuel, wages and repairs within department guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Training program development

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snow Cat grooming equipment

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Year Round
At June Mountain, you will live the dream!
Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts. Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of June Lake, California.
Benefits And Perks Of Your Adventure Here

• Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
• Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
• Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
• Equipment Rental discount
• Friends and Family vouchers
• Retail & Food discount
• 401k with company match
• Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

A Little About This Position

• Responsible for all snow cat grooming on June Mountain.
• Oversees all operations of Slope Maintenance department including but not limited to equipment and employees.
• Coordinates maintenance of all machines.
• Provides scheduling of all Snow Cat Operators.
• Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of a rigorous training program.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of the Snow Cat fleet management system, including the development and implementation of reporting tools.
• Manages construction projects, including the coordination of outside contractors.
• Must manage fuel, wages and repair cost within budgetary guidelines set by department head.
• Responsible for any or all other responsibilities as assigned.

Addendum: Specific Duties to Area of Responsibility

• Slope Maintenance: Plan, organize, direct all grooming operations. Recruit, hire, train all staff. Manage two-three shifts nightly. Bruch cutting and summer slope maintenance. Hazard tree assessment, cutting and removal. Coordinates all equipment R&M with Mammoth mechanics. Create and manage associated budgets
• Snowmaking: Plan, organize, direct all snowmaking operations, manage three shifts, order and maintaining all equipment, order and installing air compressors, oversight of new snowmaking system and PUD Liaison for operation.
• Terrain Park Building and Maintenance: Design and Build three parks, Bucky's Playground, Surprise Fun Zone, and Bunker Hill location when applicable. Designs, builds and maintains all features.
• Snow Removal: Parking lot snow removal. Maintaining proper snow storage. Hires and Trains loader operator. Coordinate equipment R&M for Loader, blower, and attachments
• Erosion Control: Erosion prevention SOP compliance. Water samples. Orders and installs erosion pump system when necessary. Cleans out all collection ponds and drainage ditches. Rebuilds and maintains all on-mtn. roads and culverts
• Hazmat management: Follows current regulations for hazmat storage. Works with county inspectors for site inspections. Order and stock all vehicle fluids and chemicals. Coordinates hazmat removal and reporting with vendors
• Heavy Equipment Operator: Loader, Excavator, Masticator, Brush Mower, Water truck, Skid steer, Rock truck

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have 3-4 years of Snow Cat experience
• 2-3 years of management experience preferred
• Must be flexible for work hours including day shift, swing shift, and grave shift
• Possession of a commercial driving license, including HAZMAT endorsements

Pay: $85,489.17 - $90,916.88 per year

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.