Grooming Operator 1

Location: Bend, Oregon

Are you interested in delivering memorable experiences, enhancing people's lives and having fun while doing it? This shared mission of POWDR and Mt. Bachelor creates a fun and inspiring culture that we live every day. We look for employees who are passionate about sharing mountain culture, have a positive attitude, are problem solvers and care about winning as a team. Our vision drives us to deliver exceptional experiences and it's our employees who become the true moment makers here at Mt. Bachelor.

This role comes with amazing perks & benefits because we want our employees to Work Where You Play- Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass- Free and discounted friends & family day passes- Free transportation to & from Bend, Sunriver, and La Pine- Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)- Employee housing program- 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting- Discounted onsite daycare- Local & national discounts (YETI, Burton, Dell, Subaru, Nokian, Sunriver Golf, Mammut, & more)- Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & 50% day passes at IKON pass resorts

Position Summary

Operate heavy equipment at night in variable weather and snow conditions. Create a safe and consistent riding surface. Work and communicate with other departments for overall maintenance of mountain-building clearance, access to lifts, and consistency of runs.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities- Use the blade and tiller to cut bumps, flatten, and level runs, compacting snow for a consistent riding surface.- Cut and fill turn around marks, ruts, auger holes, and surface irregularities.- Clean snow from the machine and keep the interior of the machine clean.- Complete digital logs and communicate with mechanics.- Check tracks and all components of the machine. Monitor service hours and notify when service is needed.- Able to learn how to attach and remove implements from the snow cat (blades, tiller, etc).- Understand shop procedures.- Inform leads and supervisors of changes or problems.- Report equipment issues clearly and correctly.- Maintenance of lift loading and unloading areas.- Ability to move around the mountain with mínimal direction.- Ability to learn additional areas.- Follow all safety procedures.

Secondary Function- Snowmaking- Assist mechanics in equipment repairs.- Cut trees/limbs endangering runs.

Job Scope

Operation of equipment at night to create runs for the public and to keep access of Roads, Lifts, Lodges, and mechanical buildings for other departments to accomplish their jobs. Move snow as required into and away from areas safely and proficiently, without causing safety issues and or damage to yourself, co-workers, guests, or the equipment being operated or worked around.

Interpersonal Contacts

The Mountain Patroller’s main responsibility is guest service. You can expect daily interactions with other Patrollers, Lift Maintenance staff, Lift Operations staff, Terrain Park staff, Ski and Ride School staff, and other off-hill departments.

Specific Job Skills- License/Certifications: Current and valid Driver’s License.- Physical Capabilities: Ability to adapt to changing environments at any given moment.- Technical: Experience with large machinery is a plus.- Additional: Ability to handle working non-day shifts if assigned.- Swing Shift 4pm - 12am, Graveyard Shift 11:30pm - 8am

Education/Related Experience

Minimum Education Required: High School or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Time in Related Position: 1+ years in relevant job.

Current Hiring Rate: $18-22/hr

Minimum Age Requirement: 18+

Come Work Where You Play