Sawyer

MOUNTAIN CAPITAL PARTNERS•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sawyer is a seasonal member of the Mountain Operations team responsible for chainsaw operations, tree and brush removal, trail maintenance, and vegetation management throughout the ski area. This position works primarily outdoors in mountainous terrain and supports summer and seasonal mountain projects including ski trail maintenance, hazard-tree removal, clearing around lifts and infrastructure, brush management, and preparation of the mountain for winter operations. The Sawyer must demonstrate safe chainsaw operation, good judgment, strong situational awareness, and the ability to work effectively as part of a mountain operations crew.

Requirements

Previous professional chainsaw experience strongly preferred.
Experience with tree felling, limbing, bucking, forestry, logging, trail maintenance, landscaping, wildfire mitigation, or similar work preferred.
Knowledge of safe tree-felling practices and chainsaw operating procedures.
Ability to evaluate trees and identify potential hazards before making cuts.
Ability to safely work around heavy equipment and other active mountain operations.
Strong situational awareness and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, equipment operators, and other crew members.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently when appropriate.
Valid driver's license preferred.
Chainsaw/Sawyer certification and First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
Work outdoors for extended periods in changing mountain weather conditions.
Hike and work on steep, uneven, rocky, muddy, wooded, or otherwise difficult terrain.
Carry chainsaws, fuel, tools, PPE, and other equipment across mountainous terrain.
Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull heavy materials.
Bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, and stand for extended periods.
Maintain control of a chainsaw while working in challenging terrain and conditions.
Work at elevations and in environmental conditions typical of a mountain ski resort.
Perform strenuous physical work throughout the scheduled shift.
Employees must use required PPE, maintain appropriate distances from other personnel and equipment, follow established cutting and felling procedures, and immediately stop work when conditions become unsafe.
Contribute to a safety-focused Mountain Operations culture and communicate hazards or concerns to their supervisor and crew.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional chainsaw experience
Experience with tree felling, limbing, bucking, forestry, logging, trail maintenance, landscaping, wildfire mitigation, or similar work
Valid driver's license
Chainsaw/Sawyer certification
First Aid/CPR certification

Responsibilities

Safely operate chainsaws for tree felling, limbing, bucking, brushing, and general vegetation removal.
Remove dead, damaged, hazardous, or designated trees throughout the ski area.
Clear trees, limbs, brush, and vegetation from ski trails, access roads, lift lines, work areas, and mountain infrastructure.
Assist with widening, maintaining, and preparing ski trails for winter operations.
Evaluate trees and surrounding terrain prior to cutting, including tree lean, condition, wind, slope, obstacles, structures, equipment, and potential hazards.
Establish appropriate cutting zones, escape routes, and safe working distances before beginning work.
Work safely on steep, rocky, uneven, wooded, and mountainous terrain.
Assist with cleanup and removal of logs, branches, brush, and other debris from work areas.
Assist with erosion-control projects, drainage work, trail maintenance, and other summer mountain projects as needed.
Work safely around heavy equipment, utility vehicles, snowmaking infrastructure, ski lifts, buildings, roads, and other resort operations.
Coordinate with equipment operators and other Mountain Operations personnel during tree removal and clearing projects.
Perform daily inspections of chainsaws and related equipment.
Perform routine chainsaw maintenance including chain sharpening, chain replacement, tension adjustment, cleaning, fueling, and basic troubleshooting.
Properly use and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and serviceable condition.
Immediately identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, or hazards to a supervisor.
Follow all resort, department, and job-specific safety policies and procedures.
Assist other Mountain Operations departments and projects when saw work is not required.
Perform other duties as assigned.