Snow Removal Operator - Winter 2026/27

POWDR • Bend, OR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mt. Bachelor's Snow Removal Operators are integral to the success and operation of the mountain. Snow Removal Operators clear parking lots and roadways during the night, often in variable conditions, to create safe and usable spaces for guests and employees. Operators use heavy equipment and must be able to work and communicate over distances with each other as well as with other departments for the overall maintenance and accessibility of the mountain. Successful applicants are self-driven and used to working hard in adverse weather.

Requirements

• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Able to learn and operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Able to work at night in variable weather conditions.
• Safety as priority, clear communication between other staff and departments.
• High School or equivalent.
• 18+ years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Prior heavy equipment operations preferred.
• CDL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Clear parking lots and roadways of snow.
• Clear snow from maintenance areas.
• Clean ice and snow from equipment and complete equipment inspections each shift.
• Build and repair tire chains for equipment.
• Assist the vehicle mechanics in the service and repair of plow equipment as needed.
• Hauling/Moving snow for daytime operations.
• Clear snow off some roofs with equipment.
• Fill potholes in lots and roads as needed.

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)
• Winter season employee housing program & Summer season camping program
• 401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
• Discounted 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED