Snowmaking Team Lead

POWDR•Nederland, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

When the sun goes down and temperatures drop below freezing, our snowmakers gear-up and head out on the mountain. Facing challenging weather and difficult mountain terrain, our snowmakers perform the physically demanding job of tending to our snowmaking equipment. This position plays an instrumental role in creating the product that our guests enjoy: advanced, intermediate, beginner terrain, learning areas, terrain parks and racecourses. It all starts with our snowmakers.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years experience snowmaking required
Must have a valid US Driver’s License and complete an MVR check to company standards.
Minimum age 18 years old to drive company vehicles
Ability to work outside in a mountain environment during harsh conditions
Ability to walk through deep snow while carrying heavy equipment and tools (50+ pounds)
Ability to move large volumes of snow with a shovel
Must have a willingness to work 12-hour shifts, day or night

Responsibilities

Must have a positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment
Must have an interest in learning about the process of making snow
Is honest and has the highest integrity - is able to handle and manage confidential information.
Follows established policies and procedures - sets the example for others and is above reproach.
Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment.
Lead by example for all company safety policies and procedures, actively contributing to and reinforcing a safe working environment for self, coworkers, work crews, and guests.
All employees are expected to support Eldora’s corporate responsibility commitment to protect the environment by participating in the Sustainable Transportation Program. This includes choosing alternative transportation, carpooling, using the employee shuttle, and avoiding onsite parking on weekends and peak days. These actions help reduce Scope 3 emissions, lead by example, and ensure adequate parking for guests.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required by resort operations.
This job description provides an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. As Eldora evolves, responsibilities may change, and employees must be willing to accept new duties and transition others as needed.
This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of Eldora, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Benefits

Free employee season pass and free or discounted dependent(s) season pass
Free and discounted friends & family day passes
Free RTD EcoPass
Discounts across the resort (food & beverage, retail, rentals, lessons & more)
Employee housing program
401k with up to 5% company match & immediate vesting
Free reciprocal access for employees to other POWDR resorts & Colorado Ski County resorts
50% day passes at IKON pass resorts (out of state & out of country)
This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts.
Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.
We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere.