What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Mountain Crew Level 3 position at GRAND TARGHEE RESORT LLC?
SUMMARY
Responsible for summer maintenance of ski trails and mountain improvement projects. As a customer focused organization, a crucial part of each employee's job is to get and keep guests. A key part of every employee's job is to serve as a Targhee ambassador, engaging the guest at every opportunity.
EMPLOYEE PERKS
Funefits - The Perks for Grand Targhee Employees!
- Employee Winter/ Summer Season Pass
- Reciprocal Skiing/ Mountain Biking at Area Resorts
- Free Buddy Ski/Lift Passes
- Food and Beverage Discounts
- Free Employee Shuttle
- Discounts on Skiing/ Mountain Biking Lessons
- Retail and Rental Discounts
- Lodging Discounts
- Off Mountain in Town Discounts at Retailers, Restaurants, and more!
- To view a complete list of Employee Perks, please visit our website.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Operate machinery such as skid steer, forklift, loaders in a safe, careful manner.
- Use rigging & forks on machinery to safely lift and move heavy objects including loading items into a truck.
- Ability to operate a chainsaw for tasks including bucking logs, clearing brush, and safely cutting down large technical trees (Often greater than 12’ in diameter).
- Perform standard chainsaw equipment maintenance including sharpening, cleaning, bar & chain installation, sparkplug installation/removal, air & gas filter service.
- Ability to perform carpentry, mechanical, and welding tasks as needed.
- Knowledge of the Grand Targhee topography including mountain roads, winter & summer trails, locations, mountain operations workflow.
- Must be self-motivated and dependable and work well with others.
- Ability to be dispatched location-wide and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
- Perform any reasonable duty as assigned by management.
- Willing to work all day outdoors, rain or sunshine.
RESPONSIBILITIES TO SAFETY:
- Protect the safety of self-workers, and Grand Targhee Resort guests.
- Report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate supervisor without delay.
- Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate supervisor.
- Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Resort’s Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals.
- Operate equipment safely so that it will not lead to injury to yourself or others.
- Drive in accordance with the law and Grand Targhee Resort policies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Responsibilities.
WORK SCHEDULE & COMMITMENT
Due to the nature of the recreation industry, we are in operation seven days a week. This includes weekends and holidays and there is no guarantee of hours. Flexible working hours may be required based on the business levels.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have prior experience in a physical labor position. Experience working in landscaping, use of hand & power tools including chainsaws, and operating machinery such as skid steer, forklift, loader, ATV/UTV is required. Experience with Carpentry, Mechanical Repair or Welding required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The employee must be able to read and interpret documents such as written work plans, SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and equipment manuals. The employee must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers, supervisors, and contractors.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a physically demanding position. The physical demands & work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and hike steep mountain terrain. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Must be able to consistently lift 50 lbs. , and occasionally lift 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work on their feet 10 hours/day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee constantly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee may work in high, precarious places. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.
