Heavy Equipment Snow Removal Supervisor (Full-Time, Seasonal) - Winter 26/27

SUMMARY 

Supervises, coordinates, and performs snow removal by directing available crew and assisting in work. 

A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Hires, motivates, evaluates, and directs staff to ensure adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established goals and objectives. Ensures that all employees receive the training, support, guidance, feedback and resources necessary.
2. Ensures all parking lots and employee parking areas are cleared of snow by a pre-determined time every morning.
3. Monitors weather and coordinates any necessary late day plowing operations.
4.  Ensures all snow removal equipment is adequately maintained and in good working order.
5. Directs the establishment of departmental standards, guidelines, and objectives.
6.  Maintains other administrative processes such as time center and staffing to ensure proper planning, efficient operation of departments, and successful achievement of resort goals.
7. Monitors and evaluates operational projects to ensure the successful execution of activities and to improve the effectiveness of the areas of responsibility.
8. Maintains and enhances a guest-focused culture in all areas of responsibility.
9. Maintains schedules in compliance with regulations and authorities having jurisdiction; manages responsibilities in compliance with resort safety policies.
10. Remains current on legal issues and technological advances which impact the industry; maintains awareness of scope and progress of competition.
11. Maintains effective communication skills with all levels of employees, guests, and all other outside contacts.
12. Delegates responsibility, motivates and leads direct reports to achieve goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:

1. Protect the safety of self, workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests.
2. Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
3. Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
4. Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort’s Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals.
5. Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others.
6. Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises up to 6 employees in the Snow Removal Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

WORK SCHEDULE  

Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school Diploma preferred. Three years of heavy equipment operation or supervision required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be familiar with state and federal environmental standards and OSHA regulations.
• Must have leadership and supervisory skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Able to accurately read and make measurements.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent verbal communication skills.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or verbal instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Heavy equipment, OSHA or other safety related certifications preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Will be working with and around heavy equipment most of the time.

Grand Targhee Resort is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, GTR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.