Snow Removal Operator

Alterra • Olympic Valley, CA

1d • $26 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Remove snow from parking lot and roads by operating heavy equipment in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policies & procedures. Applicants must be 21 years of age.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, oral & written
• Strong sense of customer service & safety awareness
• Able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Have a neat & clean appearance in compliance with the company grooming standards
• Punctual, able to report at scheduled start time
• Work well as part of a team.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, and hear.
• Must be capable of sitting for long periods of time as much as 90% or more of a normal 8 hour work shift.
• Must be capable of occasionally carrying, lifting. pushing or pulling up to 75lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work place is usually moderate.
• The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and operating machinery.
• They will be occasionally exposed to extreme hot/cold and wet conditions, fumes or airborne particles.
• Employee will be required to work on uneven and limited footing locations.
• Working surfaces can be loose or slippery as well.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years experience as a heavy equipment operator
• 1 year experience in snow removal
• Valid drivers license and clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as rotary plow, graders, front-end loaders and sand trucks in order to remove snow and keep parking lot and roads safe.
• Inspect vehicles for safe and dependable operation.
• Operate equipment in compliance with the Palisades Tahoe safety policies and procedure to avoid unnecessary collisions or unsafe practices.
• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage to machinery to raise, lower, tilt blades and scoops.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment when necessary to continue operations.

Benefits

• Free skiing + riding privileges to 17 iconic resorts including Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Steamboat, Solitude and more!
• Healthcare options for both Seasonal & Year-Round employees
• Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, etc.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Free and discounted lift tickets
• 25%-50% discount at Food & Beverage locations at Palisades & Alpine
• 40% discount at Palisades Tahoe operated retail stores, including The North Face, Patagonia, Oakley, and more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED