Heavy Equipment Operator - Winter 23-24

Seasonal (Seasonal)
We are looking for people who are passionate about life and what they do. People who love the mountain lifestyle and who want to be at Snowshoe! We seek qualified candidates that exemplify our Core Values of Performance, Integrity, Collaboration, Environment, and most of all Fun!
Our goal at Snowshoe is to provide exceptional mountain experiences for our guests, employees, and community. We do so by embracing authenticity, celebrating our differences, and finding ways we can all connect through our shared passion for the mountain. At Snowshoe everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to be yourself. Simply put, you belong up here and we can't wait to see you on the mountain!
Work, Play, Get Paid and Enjoy the Perks:

• Free skiing + riding privileges with direct to lift access at 14 iconic resorts including: Snowshoe Mountain, Stratton, Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat and more!
• 401(k) plan (Available to any employee over the age of 18)
• 12 Discounted Friends and Family $25 Winter Lift Ticket Vouchers
• 30% - 45% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol)
• 30% off soft goods and 15% off hard goods at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
• Pro Deals from some of the industries top brands such as Smartwool, Smith, Dakine and North Face

This position Operates Groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and backhoes, to prepare snow/dirt surfaces in the construction of roads, buildings, plantings, and lumbering, and skiing surface preparation. Operates cranes or boom trucks in various operations around the mountain. Operates dump trucks, plow trucks and cinder spreaders in the treatment of road surfaces or in the transportation of equipment around the mountain.
RESORT OVERVIEW, CULTURE AND VISION
Snowshoe is the premier destination for Mid-Atlantic and Southeast skiers, snowboarders and winter enthusiasts. We offer 257 acres of skiable terrain, 1500 vertical feet, 57 trails and the best snow around. Enjoy our world class events, cool mountain temperatures, beautiful vistas and 11,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness.
POSITION SUMMARY
Operating Groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and for backhoes, to prepare snow/dirt surfaces in the construction of roads, buildings, plantings, and lumbering, and skiing surface preparation. Operates cranes or boom trucks in various operations around the mountain. Operates dump trucks, plow trucks and cinder spreaders in the treatment of road surfaces or in the transportation of equipment around the mountain.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Operating groomers or other over the snow vehicles with related attachments such as from mounted blades, rear mounted tillers, blades, powder makers, Mt tillers, Rollers
• Following all company and manufacturer, policies and procedures and recommendations
• Following the Alterra Snow Science best practices
• Concentrating and operating at the same time, two distinct areas of operation, 12-way blade in the front and grooming implement in the rear
• Adjusting speed and equipment to ensure a good riding surface is left behind the machine for our guests
• Operates Heavy Equipment such as bulldozers, GRADERS, LOADERS, BACKHOES, track hoes, DUMP trucks, plow trucks, cinder spreaders, cranes and boom trucks.
• Constructing and maintaining roads, building lots, planting areas, slopes and terrain areas, and utility lines
• Controlling drainage and erosion in all earth work construction
• Completing projects
• Assisting, directing and checking work of outside contractors on projects
• Following all company and manufacturer, policies and procedures and recommendations
• Operating such equipment as tractors, wacky packers, transits, drills, pipe cutters, air drills and jack hammers, chain saws, in the completion of projects
• Performing daily pre operational and operational inspections on all equipment
• Performing all types of maintenance on equipment
• Following all company and manufacturer, policies and procedures and recommendations
• Attending regularly scheduled safety meeting
• Complying with all OSHA, manufacturer recommendations, company policies and procedures, rules and regulations in the operation of equipment. Use all required safety devices
• Keeping all equipment and work areas clean
• Maintaining all required safety operational logs and records
• Completing all maintenance, fuel, snow removal, and grooming logs
• Ensuring that proper billing is achieved by completing work orders and turning them in as soon as possible
• Making decisions in the daily grooming plan on changing weather, changes in the snowmaking plan or changing surface conditions so that a great product can be provided to our guest
• Performing all related duties as required
• Hauling required equipment and materials
• Operating truck with low boy trailers
• Rescheduling hours or work schedules due to changing weather or conditions
• Changing shifts from summer to winter months, have flexible hours

This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of this resort and position, the responsibilities of this position may change.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Education: High school diploma or GED or equivalent
Experience: Prior Heavy Equipment or grooming experience - 1.5 years
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must have current and valid Driver's License
• Minimum of Class D COL and crane operators' certification preferred

Specific Experience other than Maintenance Technician:
LEADERSHIP

• Understands business complexities and assumes responsibility for driving change
• Leads employees or teams of employees to achieve goals
• Guides employees through periods of change, even during difficult times or in the face of hard business decisions
• Exhibits honesty, integrity in an environment of mutual respect and trust, core values, reliability

ENGAGEMENT

• Is inquisitive and curious, always asking questions; Seeks new and/or different or ways to improve the business; Thinks outside the box
• Is recognized by others (internally and externally) as being engaged in their role, and someone who can often see things that others have not
• Inspires, motivates, develops, energizes, and creates engaged employees, with a solid record of employee retention
• Demonstrates true passion for the job, the resort, and the company overall
• Displays rigorous commitment to the environment, financial and safety of self, business, and inherent risks through stewardship.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicates clearly and appropriately - both orally and in writing
• Responds to questions or requests in a timely manner
• Conducts regular one-on-one and departmental meetings to ensure a good flow of information
• Recognizes and rewards the achievement of his/her team and others; Ensures thank-yous are delivered
• All communication is down home and strives to improve upon a high level of guest service in a friendly manner

DELIVERY

• Achieves high-quality business outcomes for the division as well as delivering good results that help the business overall
• Meets or exceeds financial goals, budgets, forecasts
• Creates successful strategies that produce results, but is also willing to accept responsibility for shortfalls when appropriate
• Ensures a guest driven atmosphere and improves commitment to a service level that exceed our guests' expectations
• Takes steps to provide epic experiences that are wild, memorable and unexpected

FLEXIBILITY

• Adapts and is flexible to changing business circumstances across a season, a fiscal year, and/or multiple years; Exhibits willingness to change
• Adjusts budgets and reforecasts as needed across the year based on changing business needs
• Exhibits flexibility in their thinking, will bend when needed, and will lobby others to change when necessary
• Inspires a unified team through understanding was is required for successful, cooperative and fun team success

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Position may require occasional overnight or day travel. Any employee or volunteer who operates a company vehicle including cars, trucks, snowcats, snowmobiles, or Heavy Equipment is required to comply with the Driver's Standards Policy. This policy also applies to employees or volunteers driving their personal vehicles for company business more than four times per month, averaging 30+ miles per trip. All drivers should receive a full copy of the Alterra Driver's Standards Policy; if you have not - please contact your Risk/Safety or HR/EE Department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
This position may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Office Environment:

• Able to lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 20 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer and other common office equipment on a constant basis.
• Auditory and visual acuity to operate computers, phones, mobile devices and basic office equipment on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time sitting, bending, reaching, and speaking on a constant basis.

• Ability to work for extended periods of time standing, walking, kneeling, pushing and pulling on an occasional basis.

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mountain Environment:

• The primary physical environment in which this position works is out of doors with a high exposure level to cold, snow, wind, rain, bugs, sun, high altitude, extreme heights, lightning, etc...
• The degree of strenuous activity within the job is considered to be high. Often lifting a weight of 50 pounds throughout the day is common.
• Additional strenuous physical activity may include walking or hiking upon uneven, challenging terrain with heavy tools or equipment.
• Exposure to: Chemicals required for cleaning, de-greasing, and painting Ultra Violet radiation from the sun enhanced through lack of atmospheric filtration at work altitude. Fumes produced in activities ranging from cleaning to painting to fabrication of metal products. Noise generated by snowmobiles, lift equipment, and tools may require hearing protection to be worn.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and other employees.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily- reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
An Equal Opportunity Employer