Snow Removal Technician

SUMMARY  

The Snow Removal Technician will work as a member of the Base Operations team to open, remove, and maintain resort roads and parking areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned, including weekend work.

• Recognize and report all equipment failure to the manager and the Vehicle Maintenance staff.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all equipment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently on the mountain, including dozers, excavators, loaders, backhoes and any other equipment needed.
• Support other department operation needs with equipment.
• Assist in training less experienced operators on equipment operation.
• Obtain knowledge of the company utility locating policy and implementation of it.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests, property owners, homeowners, club members and fellow employees.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.  

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must enjoy working and interacting with the public
• Must be highly organized, energetic, positive attitude, and the ability to get the job done.
• Capable of maintaining a positive & professional attitude among your team.
• Clear communication skills, both verbal and written
• Highly responsible and reliable.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Requires knowledge of computer hardware, word-processing, spreadsheet and data base software, prefer experience with Microsoft Office.  Requires knowledge of business letter writing and business forms; office procedures, business English, including vocabulary, correct grammatical usage and punctuation, filing systems; and common office machines and their operation.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience with operating equipment
• Valid US Driver’s License

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Fluent in English.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to do basic arithmetic.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to identify problems and derive possible solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, climbing, kneeling squatting, twisting/turning from waist and pushing/pulling objects.
• Will be working with hands and fingers, lifting and moving objects up to 40 pounds horizontally and vertically on a regular basis.
• Near and far vision as well as good depth perception and color vision are important. Frequent use of senses.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• able to work in fluctuating temperatures.

WORK ENVIROMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are reprehensive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.         

• Weekend and holiday work will be required
• Hazardous Weather