Slope Maintenance Crew Member

Tamarack Resort•Donnelly, ID

132d

About The Position

The Slope Maintenance Crew Member performs manual labor and skilled work in support of mountain operations projects. Duties include clearing and preparing job sites, loading and delivering materials, general construction, maintaining ski trails and mountain improvements, and ensuring worksite safety. The position is based in the mountains, where inclement weather is regularly encountered, particularly during winter. Reliable transportation to and from work is necessary; access to a 4WD or AWD vehicle is highly recommended.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Possess a valid Class C driver's license and have a driving record that meets the resort insurance carrier's minimum standards.
Experience with basic hand tools, hydraulics, rigging, power tools, and test equipment.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability and statistical inference, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 75 pounds.
Reliable transportation to and from work is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Prior construction experience.
Prior mountain operations experience.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, skid steers, or dump trucks.
Ability to read and understand blueprints and associated technical documents.
Apprentice-level experience in any one trade.
Understanding of lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Heavy equipment operator certification or documented training.
Access to a 4WD or AWD vehicle is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide daily labor for maintenance of mountain improvements and ski trails, including trail restoration, mountain trash removal, and chainsaw work such as brushing, felling, and bucking.
Clear, prepare, and revegetate job sites; load, unload, and deliver project materials.
Provide labor for general construction, daily operational duties, and maintenance projects.
Use construction tools and equipment, including levels, lifts, drills, grinders, chainsaws, pole saws, and brush cutters.
Operate heavy equipment as directed, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and dump trucks; follow safety protocols and complete pre-operational inspections before each use.
Become familiar with maintenance tools, equipment, and parts, including their safe use; report damage to tools to supervisors.
Maintain good housekeeping in work areas, work sites, and company vehicles.
Follow departmental safety precautions, policies, and procedures and maintain worksite safety.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Perform and document daily equipment checks.
Assist with department, team, and company communications.
Document work performed each day in the logbook.