What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snowmaker position at Telluride Ski & Golf?
Job Summary
Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants and pumps creating manufactured snow. Experienced snowgroomer operator preferred.
Job Tasks/Responsibilities
Shift Requirements:
Operate and maintain snow guns, hoses, hydrants and pumps creating manufactured snow. Experienced snowgroomer operator preferred.
Job Tasks/Responsibilities
- Produce quality snow through the use of both air/water and fan equipment.
- Relocate guns and hoses to various areas around the mountain.
- Adjust snow guns to maintain snowmaking efficiency.
- Perform upkeep and repair of snow guns, pumps, snow machines & ATV's.
- Remove snow around snowmaking equipment and other areas at resort.
- Assist installing snow-making pipeline, hydrants, towers and snow-guns.
- Work safely near heavy equipment, high voltage, and high water pressures.
- Perform other duties as assigned while waiting for snowmaking weather.
- Keep workshop in a clean and safe working environment.
- Organize and maintain shop tools and shop equipment in good repair.
- Report and record any service work needed or performed on equipment.
- Drive ATVs as necessary, following all safety protocols.
- Drive snow machines to move guns or groom trails with owner approval.
- May perform other tasks as needed for maintenance or lift operations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned by manager.
- On-site training for snowmaking operations provided.
- Prior mechanical / technological experience preferred.
- Able to work independently with little to no supervision.
- Follow company procedures for maintaining a safe workplace.
- Communicate clearly using 2 way radios.
- Snow machines operators require prior training & expert level experience.
- Adaptability: Adapt well to changing work priorities and company needs.
- Teamwork: Interact with team members effectively put company goals first.
- Decision Making: Use sound judgment to make good decisions.
- Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must be able to work in an environment that is occasionally very loud.
- Must be agile and able to climb on and off towers and vehicles frequently.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers manipulating frozen machinery.
- Must be able to hike on rugged snow and ice covered steep terrain.
- Must be able to stand, bend, climb, lift, reach, push and pull repetitively.
- Must be mentally attentive and focused at all times.
Shift Requirements:
- Hours may be long with frequent 12 hour shifts.
- Shifts are sometimes 7 days a week during peak snowmaking season.
- May work over-night graveyard shifts.
- Expect frequent weekend and holiday shifts.
- Applicants must be at least age 18.
- Applicants must have a valid driver's license to operate ATV's or vehicles.