Job Type
Full-time
Description
Starting Rate : $21.50 / hr
Actual pay may be adjusted based on experience
Status : Seasonal Hourly (Non-exempt)
Join our team and work hands-on with state-of-the-art snow cats and equipment to keep A-Basin open from October through June. You'll operate snowcats, maintain equipment, and follow nightly grooming plans to create the best possible conditions for skiers and riders. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and teamwork, you'll play a key role in shaping the mountain experience while learning the ins and outs of our trail network and grooming methods.
A-Basin Slope Groomers are eligible for a staging program based on experience, which relates to applicable pay. See staging requirements and related skills below.
Apply now and be part of THE LEGEND!
Benefits and Perks for this position include :
- Opportunities for ski / ride breaks
- 4 10-hour shifts; 3 days off
- Unlimited skiing / riding at Arapahoe Basin and 20 other Colorado ski areas and resorts
- Free, transferrable A-Basin comp passes for every 120 hours worked
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for full-time employees beginning on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid time-off (PTO) and sick time for all full-time employees
- Much more! Check out all of our perks and benefits here!
Essential Responsibilities :
Nightly grooming and maintenance of ski trails and slopes as directed by Leads / ManagerLearn and stay up to date on A-Basin's grooming methods and trail networkAdhere to all safety rules and regulationsCheck the grooming list for nightly areas of concernResponsible for startup and shut down of equipment dailyPerform preoperational checks for leaks, wear, and other potential damage to vehiclesRefuel and deice snowcat at the end of the shiftMonitor gauges of machines and fill out maintenance log books nightlyReport adverse conditions or problems as appropriate to the supervisor and / or mechanicsAssist mechanics or coworkers with minor repairs of equipmentEffectively communicate with other employees and departments in person and via radioAssist with food and beverage bin deliveries and trash haulingFollows all department sustainability and safety guidelines.Perform other duties as assignedRequirements
Education Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalentExperience Requirements :
One year of experience operating heavy equipment such as loaders, snowcats, and winch catsKnowledge of Arapahoe Basin trail systems preferredSkills Required :
Ability to demonstrate fundamental knowledge of operating heavy equipmentAbility to maintain a high level of safety consciousnessAbility to work with others and in a team environmentPhysical Requirements : (with or without reasonable accommodation)
Ability to withstand high-altitude conditions at all timesAbility to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, squat, crawl, push, pull, throw throughout a 10-hour shiftAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to ski safely on intermediate and expert terrainAbility to hike steep and uneven terrainOther Requirements :
Must be available on weekends and holidays and at nightMust complete a motor vehicle records background checkWork Environment :
This position will work outdoors in a high-alpine environment in all types of weather conditions. This role may work outdoors without shelter for up to 10 hours. Additionally, it will consistently operate or work around noisy machinery. Riding a chairlift is required for this role.Slopes Maintenance Staging Program : Slopes Maintenance - Groomer I - See above for essential responsibilities and requirements.
Slopes Maintenance - Groomer II - Starting Rate : $22.00 / hr Fulfill all Groomer I responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following :
Proficient knowledge of A-Basin's trail networkAbility to perform snow-pushing projects as directedBeginner's understanding of A-Basin's winching methods and trail networkGroom-specific areas for events, races, etc.Use a grooming map to work independently for periods of timeSlopes Maintenance - Groomer III - Starting Rate : $23.50 / hr Fulfill all Groomer I-II responsibilities and requirements in addition to the following :
Work with Groomer Leads to develop nightly grooming assignmentsWork on opening new terrain in the early season with direction from the ManagerWork on terrain consolidation and drainage in late seasonProficient winching ability, including in the Beavers and Montezuma BowlIndependently identify and execute snow-pushing projects
Salary : $22 - $24
