Utilities Operator

Alterra Mountain Company; Olympic Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free skiing privileges to 17 resorts

Healthcare options for seasonal & year

Discounts on gear and apparel

401(k) with company match

Lift ticket discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Palisades Tahoe, part of Alterra Mountain Company, is seeking a seasonal utility crew member to support on-snow operations. Responsibilities include transporting materials, operating the groomer/snowcat, and assisting with snow removal and maintenance tasks on a busy mountain environment.

Applicants must be 18+ and ready to work in variable outdoor conditions. This role offers competitive hourly pay and region-specific benefits as part of Palisades Tahoe's operating team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating grooming machines preferred.
• MVR check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate grooming equipment and snowcat safely.
• Check in/out grooming machines and perform basic maintenance.
• Load/unload materials and assist other departments as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe mountain environment.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Groomer/Snowcat

Two-way radios

Fork lift

Snowblower

Job description

Seasonal Palisades Tahoe

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Job Summary:

Utility crew will be responsible for transportation of materials such as: waste/trash, hazmat, snowmaking equipment, race team equipment, cleaning equipment, snow removal, baskets, DEF, F&B deliveries, on snow builds such as World Cup, Chase lounge, etc., and employee transportation. Applicants must be 18 years of age.

Hourly: The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Base hourly pay range: $22.96 - $32.14 per hour

A Great Job and Benefits to Match:

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Essential Job Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Slope grooming machine operation.
• Ability to properly check out/in a snowcat.
• Demonstration safe operation and distances near obstacles and personnel.
• Operate all machine functions such as blade, tiller, and other grooming implements.
• Ability to park a snowcat safely and properly.
• Minimize downtime and prevent machine damage through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and up-keep of machine.
• Accurately document and report condition of grooming machinery to vehicle maintenance daily.
• Effective communication with the vehicle maintenance shops regarding needs.
• Demonstration safe operation and distances near obstacles and personnel.
• Operate all machine functions such as blade, tiller, and other grooming implements.
• Operate machine safely with minimal supervision.
• Assist other departments when needed.
• Navigate and properly operate grooming machine on beginner terrain and travel routes.
• Navigate and properly operate on select intermediate terrain and travel routes.
• Load and unload various materials, tools and equipment.
• Maintain all tools and equipment.
• Facility maintenance and general cleaning and housekeeping as necessary.
• Maintain a clean and safe mountain environment.
• Recognizes changing field conditions and implements appropriate field activity adjustments to maintain optimum safety and productivity.
• Ability to show up on time, ready to work, for each scheduled shift.

Competencies and Job Requirements:

• Safe transportations, meet high standards with necessary supervision
• Effective communication skills, oral & written.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness.
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time.
• Work well as part of a team.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear. Must be capable of walking or standing 50 % and sitting 50% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift. Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling up to 75lbs. Must be capable of occasionally squatting, bending, kneeling, reaching, and balancing, able to climb ladders and shovel snow. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee will frequently be exposed to extreme cold, wetness and/or humidity, and occasionally blizzards and extreme storm conditions.

Hazardous Materials/Noise:

The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

Equipment Used in Job:

Groomer/Snowcat, hand tools, two-way radios, tele handler, fork lift, ratchet straps, snowblower ski/snowboard.

Education and Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Machine/snowcat operator experience
• A Motor Vehicle Record review may be required as part of your job.

For information on Alterra Mountain Company’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at www.alterramtnco.com/social-responsibility. Among other resources, Alterra has Employee Resource Groups to support the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disability, LGBTQIA2S+, and women communities within our workforce. Work alongside California’s best terrain in our vibrant and enthusiastic community. Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access. Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe. E-Verify Participation Right to Work