Winter 26/27: Equipment Operator Level 1
About The Position
The Equipment Operator Level 1 is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Heavy equipment may include trucks, front-end loaders, dozers, compactors, skid steers, snow blowers and other pieces of equipment. The Equipment Operator Level 1 must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures. The Equipment Operator Level 1 must deal with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about schedules and levels and quality of service. The Equipment Operator Level 1 must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year experience with basic knowledge in operating front end loaders, skid steers, and other equipment.
- Must be willing to obtain a Class B CDL License.
- Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
- Must have a valid US Driver’s License
- This position may require the use of a motor vehicle and the employee is subject to comply with the Driver’s Standards of Copper Mountain
- High School degree or equivalent
- Rapid reaction to physical changes (operating equipment)
- Peripheral, color, and depth vision
- Extreme cold
- Must be at least 18 years old
- This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication
Nice To Haves
- Ability to operate single axel trucks in a sage and responsible manner
- Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Client service and public interaction skills
- Team building
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records
- Stress management skills
- Time Management skills
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life
- Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant policies and procedures
- Perform daily safety and maintenance checks
- Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required
- Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored
- Advise the Base Operations Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
- Participate in routine maintenance
- Practice workplace safety
- Maintain roads and transportation systems in order to ensure safe roadways within the resort
- Ensure access to houses, water supply and waste sites
- Maintain easements
- Perform pre-winter, winter, spring and summer maintenance on roads
- Use equipment for snow removal
- Use equipment to level roads and ensure proper drainage
- Be honest and trustworthy
- Be respectful
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Be flexible
- Demonstrate sound work ethics
- Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
Benefits
- season pass for employees/dependents
- privileges at several other resorts
- discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
