Groomer - All Experience Levels

Alterra•Olympic Valley, CA

3d•$21 - $39

About The Position

We share the spirit of these legendary mountains with the world. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. POSITION SUMMARY Applicants must be 18 years of age. A Great Job and Benefits to Match: Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more! Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc. 401(k) plan with generous company match Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine 30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Palisades Tahoe Resort, LLC’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Requirements

Maintain snow surfaces to meet professional standards with necessary supervision.
Effective communication skills, oral & written.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness.
Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time.
Work well as part of a team.
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
Pisten Bully Pro Academy on-line training – Provided by Palisades Tahoe post hire.
Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time, up to 90% or more of a normal 8-hour work shift.
Must be capable of occasionally balancing, climbing, reaching, squatting, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crawling.
Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 75bs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Snowcat and grooming equipment inspection and maintenance.
Ability to properly park machines and perform pre and post operation inspections of all related equipment.
Demonstration of safe operation for all equipment, while maintaining proper distances near obstacles, infrastructure, and personnel.
Adequate operation of snowcats and all machines implements in a manner that doesn’t cause excessive wear or damage to the machine, while achieving desired product efficiently.
Minimize downtime and prevent machine damage through preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and up-keep of machine.
Accurately document and report condition of grooming machinery to vehicle maintenance daily.
Effective communication with the vehicle maintenance personnel regarding machine condition and necessary repairs or service.
Safe and efficient machine operation
Ability to complete all required grooming tasks with an end result that prioritizes skier safety.
Navigate and properly operate grooming machine on any required terrain and travel routes.
Navigate and properly operate on select intermediate terrain and travel routes.
Ability to follow and groom in a pack as directed.
Operate machine safely with minimal supervision.
Technical ability to maintain the slope with the proper flow and direction.
Groom seamlessly from one pass to the next.
Can groom a smooth finish down fall line with no inconsistencies from operator errors. This includes proper cleanup of turn arounds, and errors from improper use of machine implements.
Must be able to recognize when repairs or specific work to areas on the slope are necessary
Able to perform proper and safe tie-ins with other grooming.

Benefits

Free skiing + riding privileges to 16 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
401(k) plan with generous company match
Free lift tickets, plus 50% off lift tickets
25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
30% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Receive retail and restaurant discounts, season passes for eligible dependents and free tram access.
Full-time, part-time, and on-call staff ski free at 14 iconic resorts, including Palisades Tahoe.