Snowcat Operator

Bristol Mountain; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Mountain in New York seeks a seasonal grooming crew member to maintain and groom mountain skiing surfaces and operate basic grooming equipment. You will be responsible for your own safety and the safety of coworkers.

A valid US driver’s license is required, and you must be able to climb on/off heavy equipment. The season runs November through April with evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Starting rate: $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid US driver's license with no restrictions.
• Season-long commitment from November through April.
• Ability to climb on and off vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for your own safety and the safety of coworkers and guests.
• Responsible for Bristol Mountain’s vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and tools.
• Maintain and groom mountain skiing surfaces to the finest level possible.
• Learn to operate Bristol Mountain grooming equipment and basic mountain operations.
• Manual labor in other grooming and slope maintenance work.
• Maintain good working relationships and open communication with coworkers.

Skills

Valid US driver's license

Season-long commitment

Climb on/off heavy equipment

Evening/weekend/holiday availability

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for your own safety and the safety of your fellow employees and guests
• Responsible for the safety of Bristol Mountain’s vehicles, equipment, infrastructure, and tools
• Maintain and groom mountain skiing surfaces to finest level possible
• Ability to learn how to operate all Bristol Mountain grooming equipment and basic mountain operations
• Manual labor in other grooming and slope maintenance work
• Maintain good working relationship and open communication with co-workers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid US driver's license with no restrictions
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Able to climb on and off vehicles/heavy equipment frequently
• Able to sit for extended periods of time (10 hrs.) while operating a snow cat
• Season long commitment (November 2019 April 2020)

Hours

• Hours of employment are dependent on business demands; overnight shifts required
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Starting Rate: $20.00/hr.