What are the responsibilities and job description for the Snowcat Operator - All Experience Levels - Full Time, Winter Seasonal - Beaver Creek, CO position at vailresorts.valhalla.stage?
Snowcat Operator - All Experience Levels - Full Time, Winter Seasonal - Beaver Creek, CO
Beaver Creek: At the gate, you leave everyday life behind. That's why people travel to Beaver Creek, Colorado from all over the world, and many make it a tradition. The drama of rock and sky, the sheer grandeur of this place, is one reason. That it is North America's World Cup mountain is another. It is also a place of intimacy. A private resort hidden from view, with the power to bring people together.
There are three levels of operators: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Starting pay, job duties, and assignments will depend on experience.
The Snowcat Operator/Groomer will prepare and maintain a skiing surface for skiers of all abilities as well as fulfill the hauling and dozing needs of other VRI departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for the safety of fellow employees, and guests, and for personal safety
- High safety responsibility and sensibility to maintain a safe snowcat operation
- Maintain mountain skiing surfaces to finest level possible
- Ability to learn how to operate all VRI Slope Grooming equipment and basic mountain operations
- Safe operation of a turbo-charged diesel powered over the snow vehicle with hydrostatic drives, 12 way dozer blade, and multi function roto tiller rear implements
- Minimize down time through basic preventative maintenance, cleanliness and up-keep of machine
- Manual labor in other Slopes and Trails work
- Maintain good working relationship and communicate work instructions with co-workers
- Receive daily working instructions from Foremen and Supervisor
- Daily, as needed, communication with shop Mechanics concerning mechanical problems
- Other duties as assigned
Wage: Starting at $10.25/hour for Entry Level position
Schedule: Evening Shift 4:00PM-12:30AM 5 eight hour shifts per week. Morning Shift 12:00AM-10-30AM 4 ten hour shifts per week
Entry Level Snowcat Operator Qualifications:
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Valid driver's license with no restrictions - required
- Satisfactory MVR check - required
- Must be at least 18 years of age - required
- High school diploma or equivalent - required
- Able to lift up to 100 lbs - required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend and understand English fluently - required
- Able to climb on and off the vehicles frequently - required
- Able to sit for extended periods of time while driving the snowcat - required
- Able to use two-way radios (both speaking and hearing instructions) - required
- End of season commitment required (April 2015) - required
- In person interview - preferred
- Mechanical or equipment operation background and experience with diesel engine/hydraulic machines - preferred
- Ski area experience - preferred
- At least 1 season of Snowcat operation - preferred
Intermediate Level Snowcat Operator Qualifications:
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Valid driver's license with no restrictions - required
- Satisfactory MVR check - required
- Must be at least 18 years of age - required
- High school diploma or equivalent - required
- Able to lift up to 100 lbs - required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend and understand English fluently - required
- Able to climb on and off the vehicles frequently - required
- Able to sit for extended periods of time while driving the snowcat - required
- Able to use two-way radios (both speaking and hearing instructions) - required
- End of season commitment required (April 2015) - required
- In person interview - preferred
- Mechanical or equipment operation background and experience with diesel engine/hydraulic machines - preferred
- Ski area experience - preferred
- At least 2 seasons of Snowcat operation experience - required
Advanced Level Snowcat Operator Qualifications:
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Valid driver's license with no restrictions - required
- Satisfactory MVR check - required
- Must be at least 18 years of age - required
- High school diploma or equivalent - required
- Able to lift up to 100 lbs - required
- Must be able to read, write, speak, comprehend and understand English fluently - required
- Able to climb on and off the vehicles frequently - required
- Able to sit for extended periods of time while driving the snowcat - required
- Able to use two-way radios (both speaking and hearing instructions) - required
- End of season commitment required (April 2015) - required
- In person interview - preferred
- Mechanical or equipment operation background and experience with diesel engine/hydraulic machines - preferred
- Ski area experience - preferred
- At least 3 seasons of Snowcat operation experience - required
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Grooming Policy: http://jobs.vailresorts.com/info/company-policies.aspx
Beaver Creek: Beaver Creek Resort
Have Fun. Serve Others. Do Right. Drive Value. Do Good. Be Safe. These are the values Vail Resorts employees embrace daily. As the premier mountain resort company in the world and a leader in luxury, destination-based travel at iconic locations, we operate in three highly integrated and interdependent segments including mountain, lodging and real estate. Vail Resorts employees are good at what they do and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm, pride and commitment to creating an Experience of a Lifetime to our stakeholders.
Vail Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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