Overview
Everline is looking for a seasonal experienced Snow Cat Operator that has previous heavy equipment experience and/or previous grooming machine experience preferred with basic knowledge of snowcat/heavy equipment maintenance and operation.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Wage: $28 - $30/hr
Everline is looking for a seasonal experienced Snow Cat Operator that has previous heavy equipment experience and/or previous grooming machine experience preferred with basic knowledge of snowcat/heavy equipment maintenance and operation.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily equipment inspections at start of shift and end of shifts.
- Inspect and ensure all equipment is functioning properly.
- Report mechanical equipment issues to department head or supervisor.
- Maintain a general knowledge of the mountain and adhere to safety regulations
- Minimize downtime through preventative maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep.
- You will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of snow grooming equipment.
- Maintain quality control of trail maintenance.
- Grooming cross country course to seamless corduroy using a combination of blade and tiller without unnecessary stress on the machine.
- Laying nice cross country track lines.
- Transportation of guests from Everline to Palisades and back with Snow Cat during mountain hours.
- Other grooming duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with no restrictions
- 2-4 years of snow grooming experience required
- Understand the use, operation, and maintenance of heavy equipment used for snow/slope grooming
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English
- Ability to work in small groups as well as independently
- Able to sit for extended periods of time while operating the snowcat as well as climb on and off frequently
- Available to work mornings, nights, weekdays and weekends.
- Capable of working outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
- Seeking self-motivated, coordinated, and meticulous people
- Able to effectively communicate and follow grooming plans • Works in a detailed and methodical manner
- Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50lbs. • Must be comfortable working in an outdoor all-season environment.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and overnights.
- Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted.
- Preferred Skills: • 3-5 year ski area operations experience • 2-4 snowcat/heavy equipment experience
- Proven ability to collaborate well across functions and departments, to work as part of a team, and to lead teams in achieving goals.
Wage: $28 - $30/hr