Slope Groomer - Previous Experience - Winter 2026 - 27

Alterra Mountain Company; Deer Valley (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season pass

Staff ski benefits

Discounts

Staff housing options

Health benefits

401k with company match

Meal subsidies

Job summary

Deer Valley Resort in Utah seeks a Winter Grooming Operator to maintain snow surfaces and ensure guest safety. You will operate grooming equipment, inspect gear, and coordinate with a team. Starting wage of $20/hour with 401k, health benefits, ski privileges, subsidized meals, and housing options for seasonal staff.

This seasonal winter role requires reliability, good communication, and willingness to work swing and graveyard shifts in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Advanced grooming skills on all Deer Valley grooming equipment.
• Mechanical knowledge of grooming equipment.
• Familiar with Deer Valley terrain and grooming objectives.
• Good concentration and dependability.
• Willing to work swing and graveyard shifts.
• Must provide basic tool kit.
• Reliable transportation in extreme conditions.
• Phone for communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform grooming equipment inspections and servicing.
• Safely operate grooming equipment.
• Familiarize with Deer Valley terrain and routes.
• Aim for high-quality grooming results across Deer Valley terrain.
• Lead group assignments when designated.
• Assist in training other operators.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and facilities.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and radio etiquette.

Skills

Grooming equipment operation

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Job description

Seasonal Classic, consistent quality from a winning team! Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! (Last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).

Ski perks (vary based on employment status) may include Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts, Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only), Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift, Subsidized housing options available for seasonal full-time staff, Discounts for staff members at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City, Healthcare options are available for staff members, 401k plan with company match.

Purpose of Position

To provide a smooth skiing surface and consistent snow density and distribution in order to enhance the guests’ enjoyment and maximize their safety.

Responsibilities

• Competently and conscientiously perform the required vehicle and equipment inspections and servicing, recording results accurately and completely
• Safe operation of equipment
• Demonstrate a complete familiarity with Deer Valley’s terrain and grooming routes
• Consistently provide above average or better results using any of Deer Valley’s grooming equipment on all Deer Valley terrain
• Successfully execute assignments effectively and efficiently without direct supervision
• Provide effective guidance to other operators when designated to lead a group assignment
• Successfully execute specialized assignments: i.e., maze and ramp work, special plow jobs, skier access, winch operations, etc.
• Quickly and accurately identify problems with projects or equipment and be able to offer appropriate solutions or alternatives
• Effectively participate in project related decision making and be supportive of the ultimate solutions
• Possess the ability to coordinate one’s grooming techniques with those of others during group projects
• Assist in the training and development of other operators
• Exhibit a continuous effort to increase one’s grooming effectiveness and efficiency
• Assist mechanics or coworkers with minor repairs and equipment changes
• Maintain the cleanliness or equipment and facilities
• Exhibit professional conduct and proper radio etiquette

Requirements

• Advanced grooming skills in the use of all Deer Valley grooming equipment on all terrain
• A good operational and mechanical knowledge of all Deer Valley grooming equipment
• Complete familiarity with Deer Valley’s terrain
• An advanced understanding of grooming objectives and techniques
• Good concentration
• Receptive and responsive to instructions
• Safety conscious
• Ability to work well with others
• Communication skills and dependability
• Must be willing to work swing and graveyard shift
• Must provide basic tool kit
• Must have reliable transportation for extreme conditions
• Must have a phone to maintain communication

Dates of Employment

Winter 2026 - 27

Pay Rate

Wage varies depending on experience

NEW starting wage of $20 per hour, 401k, health benefits, ski privileges, subsidized meals, discounts, and more!

Find a great job at a resort that’s not only one of the best in the world, but it also feels a lot like home.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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