Snow Groomer

Wintergreen-Resort; Nellysford (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wintergreen Resort is seeking a dedicated snow grooming operator to prepare slopes for daytime use. You will operate heavy grooming equipment, monitor runs for safety, and respond to management requests.

The role requires staying outdoors for long shifts, including evenings and weekends, in cold weather conditions. Candidates should be in good physical condition, able to lift 50 pounds, and possess a Virginia driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work for long hours.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience operating heavy snow-grooming equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Groom slopes at night to prepare for daytime operations.
• Operate snow grooming equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain awareness of skiers, obstacles and staff; use radios for communication.
• Respond quickly to management requests; ensure safety at all times.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Two-way radio

Physical fitness

Shift work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SUMMARY: Must be able to perform grooming operations, in a safe manner, with limited supervision. Wintergreen takes pride in producing the best snow surface for our customers. Much of this work is done late at night to keep the slopes open for daytime operationsPRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:Able to groom slopes to produce the best product possible for our guests.Have a positive attitude towards guest service.Able to respond quickly to requests by Management.Understand and perform all safety aspects of equipment operation, for example;Be aware of skiers/snowboarders on runs and traverses.Be aware of fixed obstacles; hydrants, manholes, transformers, etc.Use lights and other warning equipment at all times.Assure equipment is in safe working order prior to and during its use.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Qualified applicants will be in good physical condition and able to work 12+ hour shifts outside in adverse weather conditions.Be able to lift over 50 pounds when necessary.Capable of walking on snow safely.Heavy equipment experienceCandidates must be able to communicate effectively with Manager, Compressor Building, and other snowmakers by use of two-way radio.Additionally, candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:High school diploma OR GED.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT(S):Must possess a valid, unrestricted Virginia driver’s license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:Required to sit for extended periods, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, stretch, reach, lift, climb and walk.Occasional lifting of objects of up to 50 pounds.Must be able to tolerate long hours on the job and working in cold weather conditions.Must be able to walk outside in winter conditionsBENEFITS OF WORKING AT WINTERGREEN:Wintergreen Resort is a place for mountain lovers, adventure seekers and outdoor explorers. A place to chase new experiences, marvel at the unexpected, and build new relationships that will keep you coming back for more. We work to play! We work in a fun-filled, beautiful resort setting and have a competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefit portfolio for full-time year-round associates: (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances as well as Paid Time Off and a 401K plan). Our unique Recreational Benefit Package offers associates free and/or discounted resort activities, services and products.We have many fantastic opportunities available from our spectacular, sweeping mountain slopes to our beautiful valley and lake. If this position isn’t quite what you are looking for, please visit our career page for even more open positions: Wintergreen Resort: Premier Blue Ridge Mountain Ski, Golf, Tennis, Spa and Family Vacation Resort in Virginia.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this position; employees may be assigned other duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.