Snowcat Operator

At Schweitzer Mountain, we're seeking a skilled Snowcat Operator to join our team. As a Snowcat Operator, you will be responsible for operating heavy construction equipment and/or snow grooming equipment with attachments. Your primary objective will be to provide an enjoyable skiing surface for our guests by efficiently grooming trails.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-operation checkout and fueling of vehicle
• Perform basic grooming functions based on Grooming supervisor's directions
• Perform required work in a safe and efficient manner
• Secure work site nightly in a reasonably safe manner
• Groom/repair hazards encountered
• Inform Supervisor of scheduled jobs not completed
• Inform mechanics of necessary repairs and/or service needed
• Maintain accurate up-to-date logs on equipment used
• Maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests, mechanics, and other employees
• Report and correct, if possible, unsafe conditions regarding equipment and area of work, or elsewhere on the area
• Housekeeping of assigned work/shop/equipment area

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous snowmaker and trail crew experience preferred
• Understanding the mechanics of snow movement and nomenclature of equipment is desirable
• Driver's License - MVR Background Check is processed post job offer