Heavy Equipment Operator - Winter 26-27

Schweitzer•Sandpoint, ID

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Seasonal Welcome to Schweitzer—where passionate mountain recreation pros work hard and play harder. Known for our friendly, inclusive culture, we’re growing thoughtfully to enhance mountain access and village life. Join the Schweitzer difference and help shape our future. Plows, grades, and maintains Schweitzer Mountain Resort roads and parking lots. Day, swing and graveyard shifts. Although defined as full time, working hours will be dictated by weather events and steady 40 hour work weeks are not guaranteed. Work may come in multiple day spurts with multiple days off in between. Expect to work any and all days and nights as weather dictates (ie weekends/holidays).

Requirements

English reading, writing and communication.
If you have a CDL you must be able to pass the DOT medical physical and drug screen.
1 year heavy machinery preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Primary task is to operate graders, backhoes, front-end loaders and snow blowers.
May operate sand trucks if qualified (commercial driver license (CDL) and clean driving record required).
Perform minor maintenance of vehicles (ie. monthly services, tire chain repair, cutting edge replacement, cleaning of equipment).
Maintain selected roads in the Schweitzer Mountain Community, Schweitzer’s parking lots and private driveway/parking lots per yearly contracts.
Uses a two-way radio and logs in activity report.
May occasionally back up the Independent Highway District or its contractors on the main Schweitzer Mountain Road.
Will operate equipment with both vehicle and pedestrian traffic present.
Will adhere to all safety requirements (i.e. high vis vests, functioning beacons on equipment, traffic cones as needed).
Must have or be willing to obtain extensive knowledge of Schweitzer Mountain Resort facilities and activities.
Other Duties as assigned.