Slope Groomer - Previous Experience - Winter 2026 - 27

Alterra; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Season passes

Staff discounts

Housing options

Healthcare options

401k plan

Meal subsidies

Job summary

Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, seeks seasonal groomers to operate and maintain grooming equipment across varied terrain. The role emphasizes safe, precise grooming, teamwork, and adherence to Deer Valley procedures.

You will perform inspections, operate gear, and support specialized tasks while coordinating with other operators. A strong focus on safety, reliability, and communication is required for successful shifts.

Qualifications

• Advanced grooming skills on Deer Valley equipment.
• Strong operational and mechanical knowledge of grooming gear.
• Complete familiarity with Deer Valley terrain.
• Advanced understanding of grooming objectives and techniques.
• Good concentration.
• Responsive to instructions.
• Safety conscious.
• Able to work well with others.
• Strong communication and dependability.
• Willing to work swing and graveyard shifts.
• Provide basic tool kit.
• Reliable transportation for extreme conditions.
• Phone available for communications.

Responsibilities

• Competently perform vehicle and equipment inspections and servicing.
• Safe operation of equipment.
• Familiar with Deer Valley terrain and grooming routes.
• Deliver above-average grooming results across Deer Valley terrain.
• Execute assignments independently and efficiently.
• Lead and guide other operators when designated.
• Handle specialized tasks (maze, ramp work, etc.).
• Identify problems and propose solutions or alternatives.
• Participate in project decisions and support solutions.
• Coordinate grooming techniques with team members.
• Assist in training and development of other operators.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and radio etiquette.

Skills

Grooming skills

Safety conscious

Teamwork

Communication

Radio etiquette

Swing/graveyard shifts

Tool kit

Reliable transport

Dependability

Tools

Deer Valley grooming equipment

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

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.