What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at Snowshoe Mountain?
Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent .
Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
Starting Pay: Class D for $17.50
Starting Pay: Class A or B for $19.00
Seasonal: Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year.
Schedule: Will require working early mornings, weekends, and holidays
Employee Perks:
Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts Discounts on Ikon Passes!
401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!
Major Medical, Dental and Vision
Why Work with Us?
Take charge of a variety of thrilling mountain operations! You'll operate powerful groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and backhoes to shape snow and dirt for epic skiing surfaces, road construction, and building projects. Master cranes and boom trucks for exciting mountain tasks, and keep the resort running smoothly with dump trucks, plow trucks, and cinder spreaders. Be at the heart of transforming our mountain into a pristine playground!
Job Responsibilities:
Operate groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and backhoes to prepare snow and dirt surfaces for roads, buildings, and skiing areas. Use cranes, boom trucks, dump trucks, plow trucks, and cinder spreaders for mountain operations, including road treatment and equipment transportation.
- Operate a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers, graders, loaders, backhoes, excavators, dump trucks, plow trucks, cranes, and boom trucks.
- Construct and maintain roads, utility lines, building sites, slopes, drainage systems, and other earthwork projects.
- Perform daily equipment inspections and routine maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Haul equipment, materials, and supplies, including operation of trucks with low-boy trailers.
- Execute snow removal and winter road maintenance operations, including plowing, cinder spreading, and roadway treatment.
- Monitor weather and road conditions, making real-time operational decisions to maintain safe roadways.
- Maintain accurate work orders, equipment records, maintenance logs, and operational documentation.
- Follow all OSHA requirements, company policies, manufacturer guidelines, and safety procedures while maintaining a safe work environment.
Driving:
Have a valid Driver’s license and acceptance onto the Snowshoe Driving Program
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Experience:
Prior heavy equipment or grooming experience – 1.5 years
Minimum of Class D COL and crane operators’ certification preferred
All Information above is subject to change at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
Employee Discounts, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $18 - $19