Snow Groomer

Job Title:  Snow Groomer Operator

Department: Mountain Operations/Grounds

Reports to: Director of Mountain Operations

Responsible for operating snow grooming equipment to groom ski trails, including pushing, tilling, and redistributing snow to maintain smooth, consistent, and safe trail conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and communicate nightly grooming priorities, assignments, and timelines to ensure work is completed according to the Night Action Plan.

• Monitor grooming operations throughout the shift and adjust priorities as needed based on weather, snow conditions, and operational demands.

• Ensure grooming equipment is operated safely and used appropriately for assigned tasks.

• Monitor trail conditions and communicate maintenance needs, hazards, and operational concerns to the Grooming Supervisor.

• Coordinate with the Snowmaking Night Supervisor and Snowmaking Team to support nightly mountain operations.

• Ensure grooming tasks are completed efficiently and according to established quality and safety standards.

• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and other issues that may affect nightly operations.

• Support team members with equipment operation and daily tasks as needed.

• Communicate shift progress, outstanding tasks, and important updates to the Grooming Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

• Minimum of 1 year of snow grooming experience required.

• Valid driver's license required.

• Ability to read and interpret trail maps, grooming plans, and work assignments.

• Ability to follow grooming priorities and adjust tasks based on changing snow conditions and operational needs.

• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding assignments, safety concerns, and equipment issues.

• Ability to recognize changing snow and weather conditions and adjust work practices accordingly.

• Ability to identify basic equipment issues and report maintenance needs or malfunctions.

• Knowledge of mountain safety procedures and safe operating practices for heavy equipment.

• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

• Proficiency in operating snow grooming equipment safely and efficiently.

• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and hazard awareness preferred.

• Knowledge of snowmaking, trail building, and other mountain construction activities a plus.

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and long or irregular hours during peak season.

• Must be able to speak and read English; additional languages a plus.

• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating grooming equipment.

• Ability to climb in and out of large machinery repeatedly.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb as needed.

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to operate machinery controls.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including snow, cold, wind, rain, and heat.

• Ability to navigate steep, uneven, snowy, and icy terrain as required.

• Ability to tolerate exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and other environmental conditions associated with equipment operation.

• Ability to operate equipment, tools, and machinery safely.