Snow Groomer I

Mt. Rose Development Company; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Rose Development Company in Reno, NV is seeking a Snowcat Grooming Operator to maintain trails and assist with snowmaking operations. The role requires reliable, safety-conscious candidates who can work days or nights, including weekends, and who can perform basic grooming tasks in a timely manner.

Experience with snowcat equipment and SNOWsat is a plus; strong communication and organization are essential as you coordinate with other staff and assist guests.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be available to work days or nights including weekends on a flexible basis.
• Previous snowcat/heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for basic grooming of trails in a reasonable period of time.
• Involved in learning grooming patterns and contours, proper blade work and tiller operation.
• Involved in basic ramp maintenance.
• Use SNOWsat to check equipment in and out. (e.g. snowcats, snowmobiles, and rangers).
• Report any suspicious mechanical issues or abnormal performance of equipment to the Vehicle Maintenance department via SNOWsat.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Prioritize tasks

Flexible schedule

Valid driver’s license

Tools

SNOWsat

Job description

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license.
• Must be available to work days or nights including weekends on a flexible basis.
• Previous snowcat/heavy equipment operation experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and prioritize tasks.

CONTACTS

• INTERNAL: Other Grooming/ Snowmaking staff
• EXTERNAL: Resort guests

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for basic grooming of trails in a reasonable period of time.
• Involved in learning grooming patterns and contours, proper blade work and tiller operation.
• Involved in basic ramp maintenance.
• Use SNOWsat to check equipment in and out. (e.g. snowcats, snowmobiles, and rangers).
• Report any suspicious mechanical issues or abnormal performance of equipment to the Vehicle Maintenance department via SNOWsat.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and cooperate with other departments as necessary in the completion of the above essential duties.
• Provide information and answer questions about the resort to resort guests.
• Any other duties that may contribute to the cleanliness, orderliness and overall efficiency of the entire operation and all of the tasks contained therein.

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Skills

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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