Terrain Park Groomer

Snowbasin Resort•Ogden Valley, UT

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Terrain Park Operator is a year-round position within the terrain park and bike park. During the winter, the Terrain Park Operator completes nightly operations, including building parks from the ground up and performing minor maintenance. The Terrain Park Operator is also responsible for checking in with the day staff to determine nightly operations and projects, in addition to the routine blading and tilling of each park. During the summer, duties consist of building and maintaining bike trails, constructing and refurbishing features, and assisting with other resort projects. The position also requires the operation of heavy equipment and the use of hand tools and chainsaws.

Requirements

Heavy equipment experience
Be able to problem solve and be self-sufficient on the hill
Can work in the outdoors and various weather elements
Be able to communicate with 2-way radios
Can face the elements in case of breakdown or emergency
Valid driver's license required
Reliable transportation with 4WD or snow tires

Nice To Haves

Operation of heavy equipment
Use of hand tools and chainsaws

Responsibilities

Nightly grooming of terrain parks
Maintenance on all features that day staff could not maintain
Install new features and rebuild existing features
Report to day staff any changes or features that need to be tested, worked on, or closed
Assist with trail building and grooming of regular ski trails when needed
Pre- and post-shift vehicle inspections, completing the logbook, and reporting issues to Vehicle Maintenance
Keep vehicle clean and clutter-free
Report grooming and safety problems to the supervisor
Operate a mini excavator for trail and feature construction and maintenance
Cut new trails and assist with trail layout and development
Maintain and repair existing trails
Perform welding as needed
Refurbish, repair, and construct terrain park features