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Snowcat Operator (Groomer)
$41k-54k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Months Ago
Angel Fire Resort is Hiring a Snowcat Operator (Groomer) Near Angel Fire, NM
Snowcat Operator (Groomer)
Summary:
Angel Fire Resort is seeking Snowcat Operators for this winter season. This position maintains high quality snow terrain, accommodates all Special Events, builds terrain parks, and promotes the Resort as a high-quality skiing experience.
Work and Play at Angel Fire Resort:
If you’re going to work, make good money! If you’re going to live somewhere, live in a great place! Earn good money and live better with lots of employee perks! Angel Fire Resort is a top year-round mountain resort destination in New Mexico with fantastic skiing (Numerous Best of Lists), “Best Mountain Bike Park” in the Southwest, and one of the “Southwest’s Best” beautiful 18-hole golf course. The resort is situated at over 8,600′ elevation in the Southern Rocky Mountains, 30 minutes east of Taos and has views of Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. Angel Fire strives to offer the best value and choice for family outdoor recreation activities to its members, guests and visitors–including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, sledding, golf, mountain biking, golf, disc golf, zip lines, tennis, fishing, hiking, premium RV sites, dining and more. People that work at Angel Fire are happy people!
FUN Resort Benefits Include:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Season Pass (Bike or Ski Lift Tickets)
- Free and Discounted Buddy Passes
- Dependent Season Passes
- Free/Discounted Lift Tickets at Partnering Resorts
- Free Group Ski/Snowboard Lessons
- Discounted Ski/Snowboard Lessons for dependents
- Discounts at all Resort Restaurants
- Discounted Rentals
- Discounts at Tubing Hill
- Complementary rounds of golf
- Complementary use of driving range
- Reduced Golf Cart rental rates
- Tennis Court Privileges
- Discounted Zip Line tours
- Access to Fitness Centers
- Discounts on hundreds of brands of gear
Base Pay: Starts at $18
Location: Angel Fire Mountain
Employee Type: Hourly, non-exempt
Job Category: Winter Seasonal - full time, part time or holiday only
Leadership Responsibilities: No
Required Certs or Licenses: Driver’s License
Attendance: Regular, predictable, punctual, and in-person attendance is essential, includes weekends and holidays as scheduled
Estimated start date: Late November or early December
Minimum Age: 21
Typical Shift: Overnight
Environment: This is a physically demanding, outdoor, night time position which includes working long hours in variable (severe, cold, wet, adverse) winter weather conditions. Must be able to regularly lift/carry 100lbs.
Housing: Limited employee housing is available upon request. Employee housing is “dorm-style” and starts at $450/month. Other options available. A list of local rental resources is available upon request.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Grooms, maintains, and rebuilds ski runs, teaching areas, and tubing lanes.
- Assists Park Crew with building and maintaining the terrain parks as necessary.
- Builds and maintains lift marshaling areas.
- Maintains appropriate snow depth on runs.
- Maintains snow levels on accesses and around buildings
- Performs snowcat / equipment check-out at the beginning of each shift and check-in at the end.
- Operates snowcat / equipment according to acceptable safety standards at all times.
- Maintains radio communications with other staff on the mountain at night to prevent unsafe situations.
- Maintains any record keeping necessary according to policies and procedures.
- Maintains radio contact with Shift Supervisor and snowmakers to properly maintain the slopes according to all operational standards.
- Receives training and works under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor and Manager.
- Assists with vehicle maintenance inspections to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
- Maintains a high level of respect for resort property, including tools, spaces, vehicles, resources, and facilities.
- Completes tasks in a timely manner.
- As necessary, drives resort vehicles including ATV’s, snowmobiles, and trucks.
- Completes all tasks as regulated by State and Federal environmental standards and OSHA regulations.
- Tracks and properly stores all tools, supplies, and equipment used for the job.
- Shovels snow, performing snow removal around grooming equipment and other areas around the resort as needed.
- Maintains consistent product (snow) by adjusting grooming equipment.
- Maintains an awareness of surroundings and safest way to navigate the equipment by evaluating all directions and safety information available at all times.
- Farms snow from the sides of ski runs.
- Reports all incidents / accidents to the supervisor immediately.
- Works cooperatively as a member of the grooming team to ensure safe work practices are adhered to at all times.
- Completes log sheets.
- Refuels and performs routine maintenance on machines.
- Assists passengers with entering and exiting machine, ensures passenger wear seatbelts.
- Reports all unauthorized mountain use (such as sledding or moonlight skiing) to management.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least one year of experience operating heavy machinery, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
- Valid Driver’s License with driving record insurable under resort insurance
- Ability to drive snowcats, snowmobiles, ATVs, and trucks in a safe manner.
- Ability to work overnight shifts while remaining alert at all times.
- Ability to work long hours for consecutive days.
- Proven mechanical aptitude.
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and awareness.
- Basic understanding of resort snow sport activities
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$41k-54k (estimate)
POST DATE
02/19/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/22/2024
WEBSITE
angelfireresort.com
HEADQUARTERS
ANGEL FIRE, NM
SIZE
100 - 200
FOUNDED
1966
CEO
JON MAHANNA
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
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