Grooming Level 2 - Summer 2026

POWDR • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Bachelor’s groomers operate heavy equipment at night in variable weather and snow conditions to create a safe and consistent riding surface. Groomers work and communicate with other departments for overall maintenance of the mountain, including building clearance, access to lifts, and consistency of runs. An understanding of snow composition and the ability to discuss information are crucial. Prior snowcat or heavy equipment experience required.

Requirements

• Prior snowcat or heavy equipment experience required.
• At least 1 season of experience grooming.
• Current and Valid Driver’s License.
• Able to sleep during daylight hours.
• 18+ years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Use the blade and tiller, cut bumps, flatten, and level runs to compact snow for consistent riding surface.
• Cut and fill turn around marks, ruts, auger holes, and surface irregularities.
• Open up all runs within the shift area.
• Check any run for completion, safety, and quality (able to fix any issue).
• Maintain all roads and get-back trails.
• Establish and maintain lift loading and unloading areas.
• Work on dozing projects for padding and/or grading.
• 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.
• Build and install hoses and do light mechanical work on equipment.
• Able to attach and remove implements from snow cat (blades, tiller, zauggs, etc.)
• Understand shop procedures.
• Inform leads and supervisors of changes or problems.
• Report equipment issues clearly and correctly.
• Monitor weather conditions to make safety calls for Patrol (i.e., avalanche potential) and Lift Maintenance (i.e., chair issues)
• Ability to move around the mountain with minimal direction.
• Ability to learn additional areas.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Assist mechanics in equipment repairs.
• Cut trees/limbs endangering runs.

Benefits

• Free employee season pass
• 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
• Discounter daycare onsite at Mt. Bachelor
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed