Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator

Whitefish; Whitefish, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Winter Sports, Inc. seeks a Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator for the winter season in Whitefish, MT. The role operates loaders, skid steers, snowplows and blowers from the facility maintenance shop and yards, performing daily checks and routine maintenance.

Shifts typically start at 2am, include weekends/holidays, and require on-call coverage during peak demand. Outdoor work in varying weather is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating backhoes, excavators, skid steers, snowplows and loaders.
• Ability to work weekends/holidays; shifts may start at 2am.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs.
• Adherence to safety policies and alcohol/substance policy.

Responsibilities

• Operates loaders, skid steers, snowplows, and snow blowers.
• Duties will include snow plowing and snow removal from WMR upper and lower Village areas including pedestrian walkways and all resort parking lots and some resort area roadways.
• Performs daily maintenance including fluid level checks and greasing as necessary.
• Notifies direct manager of routine maintenance and repair needs for all vehicles and equipment and follows guidelines for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs in coordination with the Vehicle Maintenance Department.
• Wears personal protective equipment and safety equipment as required by safety policies and procedures. Operates fire suppression equipment as required.
• Always maintains a clean & orderly work environment, i.e. cleans equipment daily.

Skills

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator

Full Time Seasonal Whitefish, MT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1297

JOB DESCRIPTION

Winter Sports, Inc

Title: Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator

Department: Labor Services, Utilities and Roads

Status: Full Time Seasonal – Job Attached for Winter Season Nov. 1– April 5

FLSA: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Updated: August 2026

Job Summary: The Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all large equipment and daily maintenance. The Snow Removal Heavy Equipment Operator is based out of the Facility Maintenance Shop (Woodshop) and the Lower Bone Yard Sand Sheds.

Job Relationships:

• Reports to: Roads/Heavy Equipment Manager & Public Works Superintendent

Job Specifications:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of equipment operating and daily maintenance experience in backhoes, excavators, sand tucks, skid steers, snowplows and front-end loaders.
• Job requires working weekends and holidays with shifts that typcially start at 2am and work through 9am. On call and overtime during peak demand times.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a variety of tasks and challenging situations, in a calm and professional manner.
• Must thoroughly understand mechanical and electrical functions of machinery, equipment and hydraulics and perform basic maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Subject to WSI’s Alcohol and Controlled Substance Abuse Policy based on the nature of the position and related duties.
• Must adhere to and promote the safety policies and procedures relating to the operation of heavy equipment and daily maintenance duties.

Specific Duties:

• Operates loaders, skid steers, snowplows, and snow blowers.
• Duties will include snow plowing and snow removal from WMR upper and lower Village areas including pedestrian walkways and all resort parking lots and some resort area roadways.
• Performs daily maintenance including fluid level checks and greasing as necessary.
• Notifies direct manager of routine maintenance and repair needs for all vehicles and equipment and follows guidelines for vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs in coordination with the Vehicle Maintenance Department.
• Wears personal protective equipment and safety equipment as required by safety policies and procedures. Operates fire suppression equipment as required.
• Always maintains a clean & orderly work environment, i.e. cleans equipment daily.
• This is primarily outdoor work conducted in varying weather conditions, some being extreme in nature.
• Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 30 pounds frequently, 50 pounds routinely and 80 pounds occasionally.
• Bending, sitting and standing will be required for durations of several hours at a time.
• Non-smoking environment.

Safety & Wellness:

All team members must be on constant alert for any unsafe conditions and work behaviors. This will involve, but not be limited to, periodic inspections of work and public areas. Follow up notification will be done to correct the condition or practice at the earliest possible opportunity

This job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is subject to changes and revisions by Winter Sports, Inc management at any time. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines only and the job is not necessarily limited to these specifications.