Groomer - Winter 26.27 Seasonal - Full Time

Steamboat Ski Resort • Steamboat Springs, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Slope Maintenance team in creating a superior snow surface for our guests! Must have a valid driver’s license. Groomers will work four, 10-hour shifts, either a swing shift or the graveyard (overnight) shift.

Requirements

• 2 years of previous work history/education required
• Must have at least 1 year of experience driving a snowcat and/or heavy equipment
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Adhere to all safety policies
• Knowledge of the mountain terrain, preferred
• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Service Excellence standards
• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• Must have excellent hand and eye coordination
• Must have good night vision and can operate equipment at night
• Lift approximately 40 lbs. (chain, removing implements)
• Sit for long periods of time as well as climb in and out of snowcats, cabs
• Walk on uneven slick conditions in extreme inclement weather conditions
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet insurability standards
• Will work four 10-hour shifts either a swing shift or the grave (overnight) shift

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the mountain terrain

Responsibilities

• Operating grooming equipment to provide an even skiing terrain surface
• Grooming of the mountain ski slopes with dozer, tiller and tracked equipment
• Minimal tool use
• Inspection of equipment
• Clean equipment
• Fuel equipment
• Perform repair orders and computer entry
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees
• Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees
• Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees.
• Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education
• Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees
• Free regional bus pass

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED