Terrain Park Operator
About The Position
The Terrain Park Operator contributes to a team of Terrain Park professionals by using heavy machinery, hand tools, and power tools to construct, maintain, and test terrain park features to professional standards of stability and sustainability. This is a seasonal position running from November 20th to March 28th; dates may change based on applicant availability and business needs. Hiring occurs on a rolling basis, and the position remains open until filled. The role includes a free season pass for the employee and their dependents. The position involves operating snow cats and other equipment, performing hand work when needed, monitoring park areas for hazards, maintaining equipment and tools, testing and maintaining features, and coordinating with ski patrol and resort managers to ensure features are safe and ready before opening to the public.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience operating snow cats and/or other equipment.
- Intermediate-to-advanced terrain park riding experience.
- Comfort riding large rails and features, with willingness to progress.
- Experience using hand tools for extended periods in strenuous environments.
- Ability to operate a company vehicle, including snowmobiles and trucks.
- Comfort working around heavy equipment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work well with others in an autonomous setting, with problem-solving and personal-management skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Power tool experience.
- Previous terrain park feature-building and maintenance experience, ideally in an established terrain park.
Responsibilities
- Operate a Prinoth Bison X snow cat to build and maintain terrain park features; occasionally operate skid loaders, telehandlers, loaders, and other equipment.
- Perform hand work as needed and operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment.
- Prioritize safety on all projects.
- Monitor bike park areas for hazards, including downed trees, damaged signage, erosion, and feature damage or degradation.
- Assist with and ensure regular inspections and maintenance of equipment and tools, following manufacturer recommendations where applicable.
- Build and maintain features to professional standards for stability, sustainability, and appropriate skill rating.
- Test rails and features to ensure they are safe and appropriate for the park’s difficulty level.
- Finish work areas properly and aesthetically, removing or burying ice chunks, track marks, and uneven or soft snow on rails and snow features.
- Install appropriate signage, ropes, and safety markers for new parks and features before opening.
- Obtain sign-off from the Terrain Park Manager and Patrol Manager for new or redesigned rails, features, and drop-ins before opening them to the public.
- Communicate with ski patrol and arrange maintenance or repairs for rails and features reported to need attention.
Benefits
- Free season pass for the employee and their dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
