Snowmaker

Catamount Ski; South Egremont (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catamount Ski is seeking a snowmaking operator to operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants and pumps to create manufactured snow. Prior experience is preferred, with on-site training provided.

Responsibilities include relocating equipment around the mountain, adjusting guns for efficiency, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring a safe, clean workshop. Expect long shifts (up to 12 hours), weekends and occasional graveyard hours in peak season; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• On-site training for snowmaking operations provided.
• Prior mechanical / technological experience preferred.
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Follow company procedures for maintaining a safe workplace.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.
• Snow machines operators require prior training & expert level experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants and pumps creating manufactured snow.
• Relocate guns and hoses to various areas around the mountain.
• Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency.
• Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines & ATVs.
• Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at resort.
• Assist installing snow-making pipeline, hydrants, towers and snow-guns.
• Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures.
• Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for snowmaking weather.
• Keep workshop in a clean and safe working environment.
• Organize and maintain shop tools and shop equipment in good repair.
• Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment.
• Drive ATVs as necessary, following all safety protocols.
• Drive snow machines to move guns or groom trails with owner approval.
• May perform other tasks as needed for maintenance or lift operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Job description

Job Summary

Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants and pumps creating manufactured snow. Experienced snowgroomer operator preferred.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

• Produce quality snow through the use of both air/water and fan equipment.
• Relocate guns and hoses to various areas around the mountain.
• Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency.
• Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines & ATV's.
• Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at resort.
• Assist installing snow-making pipeline, hydrants, towers and snow-guns.
• Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures.
• Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for snowmaking weather.
• Keep workshop in a clean and safe working environment.
• Organize and maintain shop tools and shop equipment in good repair.
• Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment.
• Drive ATVs as necessary, following all safety protocols.
• Drive snow machines to move guns or groom trails with owner approval.
• May perform other tasks as needed for maintenance or lift operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• On-site training for snowmaking operations provided.
• Prior mechanical / technological experience preferred.
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Follow company procedures for maintaining a safe workplace.
• Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.
• Snow machines operators require prior training & expert level experience.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Adapt well to changing work priorities and company needs.
• Teamwork: Interact with team members effectively put company goals first.
• Decision Making: Use sound judgment to make good decisions.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 100 lbs.
• Must be able to work in an environment that is occasionally very loud.
• Must be agile and able to climb on and off towers and vehicles frequently.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers manipulating frozen machinery.
• Must be able to hike on rugged snow and ice covered steep terrain.
• Must be able to stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
• Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.

Requirements

Shift Requirements

• Hours may be long with frequent 12 hour shifts.
• Shifts are sometimes 7 days a week during peak snowmaking season.
• May work over-night graveyard shifts.
• Expect frequent weekend and holiday shifts.

Age Requirements

• Applicants must be at least age 18.

Other Requirements

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license to operate ATV's or vehicles.