Park Grooming Operator

Position OverviewAs a Park Grooming Operator at Mt. Hood Meadows, you'll play a key role in building and maintaining our terrain parks; from beginner-friendly learning zones to advanced freestyle terrain. You'll operate specialized grooming equipment to shape jumps, landings, transitions, berms, and other features, using your knowledge of snow conditions and terrain park design to create high-quality, functional terrain.Working closely with Park Grooming leadership, Park Crew, Ski Patrol, and other mountain departments, you'll help coordinate park builds, maintenance, closures, and opening procedures. This is a hands-on position where attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to safety are essential. You'll work both independently and as part of a team while operating in challenging alpine conditions and around heavy machinery.We're looking for an experienced operator who takes pride in the finished product and understands what it takes to build and maintain quality freestyle terrain. If you bring strong grooming experience, mechanical aptitude, sound judgment, and a passion for terrain park operations, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on the mountain and help create the experience our guests come to Meadows for.

This is a full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications and Experience:

Be at least 19 years of ageHave a valid driver's licenseMinimum 3 years of Park Grooming ExperienceBasic knowledge of terrain park design and constructionHave excellent verbal communication skillsHave a reliable plan to get to work during winter conditionsAvailable to work weekends and holidays during the ski and snowboard seasonHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable with the changing dynamics of a seasonal business

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Strong mechanical aptitudeBe able to work on a full-time basisPossess basic computer skills (MS Office)Previous Slope Grooming ExperiencePrevious Winch Cat Operation ExperiencePrevious halfpipe construction and maintenance experienceIn depth knowledge of Meadows terrain park layout and construction

Compensation:

Starting Wage: $22.63 - $32.60 Hourly

Perks:

Year-Round Housing Rentals. Subject to AvailabilitySki/Snowboard Season Pass for employee and qualifying dependentsDon't Ski/Snowboard? Gift your lift access to a family memberFree Ski/Snowboard Group Lessons & Discounts on Rental GearBuddy Tickets (3 discounted tickets to share)Resort Discounts (Food, Retail, Rentals, Lessons, & Daycare)Mountain Exchange Program (Ability to request free lift access to regional resorts)Industry Pro Deals (ExpertVoice, Outdoor Prolink, Helly Hansen, & More!)Special invites to Columbia Employee Store, Adidas, and other industry retailersEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee Transportation from Hood River & SandySummer Seasonal Job Connections with Local BusinessesAccess to Team Wellness ProgramsTeam Appreciation Events/DinnersClick here to learn more about our team member perks

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