What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freestyle Groomer position at Timberline?
Description
Daily grooming and maintenance of freestyle terrain, build terrain features using snow-cat. Operate Piston Bully snow-cats and other snow vehicles operated by RLK and Company.
Requirements
- Operate snow-cat at a high level, creating all products.
- Operate snow machines according to operating manual and Timberline safety protocols/policies in all conditions within the ski area.
- Flexibility with shifts, hours and scope of work.
- Maintain awareness of upcoming weather conditions and anticipate strategies to uphold quality of grooming product and daily operations of department.
- Complete daily logs, checks, fueling and additional paperwork as required.
- Daily cleaning of snow-cat.
- Daily work plans as delegated by Freestyle Grooming Manager.
- Communicate effectively with Freestyle Grooming Manager and crew.
- Assist with planning and design of freestyle terrain.
- Open and willing to learn from and teach other crew members.
- Work independently in absence of Freestyle Grooming Manager.
- Provide consistent Terrain Park products.
- Accept direction from Freestyle Grooming Manager.
- Assist with special event needs.
- Assist flat trackers as needed.
- Actively participate in RLK and Company’s Health & Safety Program by identifying and reporting potential hazards, reporting incidents, and promoting a healthy workplace.
- Exercise sound judgment and awareness regarding language, behavior, and dress and grooming.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be professional in words and actions at all times.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Must have a high level of Snow-cat operation skills.
- Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Must have excellent mechanical aptitude
- Must have valid drivers' license
- Must submit 3-year DMV Driving Record and be approved by Timberline driving standards.
- Must provide equipment essential to cat operation as listed in training manual.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 80 lbs.
- Must be able to work in but not limited to snow, icy, uneven and slippery conditions.
- Must be able to work in extreme conditions such as but not limited to sun, cold, wind, rain.
- Must be able to sit majority of shift.
- Must be able to perform repeated movement for long periods.
- Must be able to Ski/Snowboard all terrain park runs, not hitting features.
Salary : $24 - $28
