Terrain Park Groomer & Snowcat Operator (Night Shifts)

Sun Valley Resort; Idaho; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is seeking an experienced Terrain Park Groomer to support nightly construction, maintenance, and grooming of terrain parks. The role focuses on building and maintaining park features, operating snowcats safely, and collaborating with Terrain Park, Snowmaking, and Grooming teams to deliver exceptional conditions for guests.

The ideal candidate has a background in snowcat operation, thrives in a team, and commits to safety, quality, and reliability during winter

Qualifications

• Minimum two years snow grooming experience; terrain park ops preferred.
• Experience operating snowcats in mountain environments.
• Must be 18+ years old; valid U.S. driver's license.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in winter conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform nightly grooming and maintenance of terrain parks for safe, high-quality conditions.
• Build, reshape, and maintain terrain park features with grooming equipment.
• Complete maintenance on terrain park features that could not be addressed during daytime operations.
• Install new terrain park features and assist with park rebuilds throughout the season.
• Communicate with Terrain Park staff about completed work, feature conditions, maintenance needs, and features requiring inspection or closure.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of snowcats, including checking fluid levels, identifying equipment damage, and reporting mechanical issues.
• Clean snowcats after each shift and maintain equipment in a safe and operational condition.
• Complete required maintenance reports and communicate repair needs to the Vehicle Maintenance team.
• Assist Snowmaking with relocating fan guns and equipment as needed.
• Support grooming and trail-building operations outside of terrain parks when operational needs require.
• Maintain a culture of safety by following all operating procedures and communicating hazards promptly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Snow grooming

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Snowcats

Two-way radios

Job description

Sun Valley Resort in Idaho is seeking an experienced Terrain Park Groomer to support nightly construction, maintenance, and grooming of terrain parks. The role focuses on building and maintaining park features, operating snowcats safely, and collaborating with Terrain Park, Snowmaking, and Grooming teams to deliver exceptional conditions for guests.

The ideal candidate has a background in snowcat operation, thrives in a team, and commits to safety, quality, and reliability during winter