Winter 26/27: Ski and Ride School Snowmobile Driver

POWDR•Copper Mountain, CO

22h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Dedicated snowmobile driver to shuttle guests and instructors to their proper location(s) safely and quickly. This position is critical to the daily guest experience, operating excellence, and overall success of the Ski and Ride School. This person will be an important part of meeting or exceeding our established targets for employee and guest experience.

Requirements

Able to commit to working from Dec 1 thru end of season in late April.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to walk up and down stairs
Must have sight, speech, and hearing abilities sufficient to learn skills, follow and provide directions
Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language
Able to handle snowmobile/side-by-side in all weather conditions
Must be able to work outside at high elevation in all types of weather conditions
Must be at least 18 years old
This position may require the use of a mountain radio/walkie-talkies for communication

Nice To Haves

High school, guest focused seminars
Experience operating snowmobile either recreationally or through employment.
High degree of customer service experience.
Snowmobile Certification
High degree of guest contact – need to be sensitive to a variety of requests and needs.
Acute awareness of safety issues, i.e., other snowmobiles, defensive snowmobile driving, skiers and riders on the hill, weight limits, etc.

Responsibilities

Leading daily maintenance of Green Acres, carpet areas, and lesson meeting areas; including set-up and break down of fencing and other animation
Operate a snowmobile/side-by-side with attached sled for the purpose of shuttling guests from one location to another
Constantly evaluating, and acting on necessary maintenance for snowmobiles and beginner teaching areas
Daily maintenance of carpet area and lesson meeting areas. Including set-up and break down of fencing and other animation
Assist with guest comfort amenities, i.e., water at designated areas, trash disposal in guest zones, locate misplaced individuals
Working closely with SRS leadership to maintain safe transportation routes through Ski & Ride School meeting areas, Schoolhouse, Union Creek, Green Acres
Filling out daily Vehicle Log and Maintenance Log as needed
Interacting with a kind, respectful attitude toward Copper’s guests, accommodating their transportation needs while in lessons
Communicating regularly with SRS leadership to highlight problem areas and issues needing attention.
Being willing and prepared to change course to other tasks/duties as prioritized by SRS leadership.
Maintaining the highest level of integrity in radio communication to ensure seamless operations
Removing snow, ice, and debris, and conducting other winter maintenance in relevant zones, including shoveling, chiseling, and clearing of pathways, stairs, and other guest-facing areas
Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper “culture” with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest’s expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.