Ski Area Operations Technician - Part-Time

Ski Area Operations Technician - Part-Time

Salary

$22.49 - $30.36 Hourly

Location

Hogadon Basin - Casper, WY

Job Type

Non-Full-Time Position

Job Number

1333-03

Department

Parks, Recreation, and Public Facilities Department

Division

Hogadon (930)

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

12/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

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Class Summary

Join Hogadon Basin's Night Ski Patrol Team!

Now Hiring: Part-Time Seasonal Ski Patrol - Nights

Are you an experienced skier with a passion for mountain safety and first response? Hogadon Basin is seeking dedicated, skilled individuals to join our Night Ski Patrol Team for the ski season.

As a Night Ski Patrol member, you'll do more than just ski-you'll help keep our mountain safe for guests, assist injured skiers, lead volunteers, and make sure the slopes are ready for action. If you thrive in high-energy, outdoor environments and have a knack for staying cool under pressure, we want to hear from you.

These positions will assist with seasonal activities at Hogadon Basin Ski Area, with emphasis on night-time ski patrol activities.

Incumbents are responsible for monitoring and maintaining ski trail conditions and providing first aid to skiers.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Receives direction from the Ski Area Superintendent or higher-level management staff.

Typical Class Essential Duties

1. Performs a variety of complex and specialized work relating to ski maintenance duties including grounds maintenance and repair duties, snow removal, inventory checks, operating and maintaining ski lifts, and light construction assignments.

2. Conducts facility and ground inspections and implements corrective actions.

3. Performs assessment, packing, and transportation of patients; provides first aid for injured customers and determines the need for additional medical care; documents and records all accidents per slope, location, and terrain park features.

4. Trains, leads, and coordinates volunteers, patrol staff, and seasonal workers, including prioritizing hill sweeps, monitoring attendance, maintaining equipment retrieval, and training staff on lift evacuation techniques.

5. Conducts hill sweeps to identify, fix, remove, or mark ski area hazards and unsafe conditions; opens and closes ski trails as conditions dictate.

6. Operates various types of snow grooming and snow making equipment, mowers, and lawn trimming equipment; inspects equipment for proper performance and safety; performs routine maintenance and/or repairs equipment.

7. Prepares a variety of operational records and reports.

8. Orders and maintains first aid supplies and equipment as assigned.

9. Participates and assists in the coordination and administration of user groups, special projects, events, and/or programs as assigned.

10. Represents the City of Casper by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.

11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Operation, maintenance, and repair requirements of power-driven equipment.
• Basic infrastructure and maintenance practices and procedures preferred.
• Grounds maintenance skills, including but not limited to, mowing, planting, weeding, pruning, irrigation, fertilization, turf and/or pest control, and snow removal.
• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in the trade.
• Ski patrol principles and practices.
• Ski lift operations.
• First aid techniques.
• Computers and related software applications

Abilities (position requirements at entry):

Ability to:

• Work a variety of shifts including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Perform manual labor.
• Assess problems in the field and conduct measures to correct problems.
• Safely operate, service, check, and load a variety of hand tools and power-driven equipment; attach auxiliary pieces of equipment to power-driven equipment.
• Demonstrate advanced skill level in alpine skiing and toboggan handling.
• Assign, inspect, and coordinate the work of seasonal employees and ski area volunteers regarding first aid issues.
• Safely work around pesticides and chemicals in different environmental settings.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Routinely demonstrate the City of Casper core values.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Follow all City safety rules and procedures and immediately report all accidents/incidents or unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Skills (position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Operating in a courteous, knowledgeable, and tactful manner with staff and general public.
• Skiing.
• Properly handling chemicals.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory.
• Preparing and maintaining logs, records, and related documentation.
• Strong manual dexterity skills to operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Complex and specialized manual labor.
• Effective trail grooming, terrain park grooming, and snowmaking operations.
• Prioritizing and planning activities.
• Identifying and correcting ski hill hazards.
• Operating and maintaining applicable equipment.
• Administering first aid.
• Emergency response principles.
• Leading volunteers and employees.
• Using computers and related software applications.
• Oral and written communication sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Training, Experience & Certifications

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum of two years of experience in ski area operations or patrol.

LICENSING and CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Outdoor Emergency Care Medical Technician (OEC-T) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification, within one (1) year of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License, within one (1) year of hire.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Wyoming Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
• Possession of ISA Certified Arborist Certification preferred.

Supplemental Information & Physical Requirements

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment with the City of Casper is contingent upon a successful background screen and pre-employment drug test.

The City of Casper utilizes direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Driving records are required for all new employees regardless of the positions driving requirements. If the employee has not held a Wyoming drivers license for the last three years, the employee must provide at their own initiation and expense a driving record from their previous state(s) of residence.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

City of Casper employees in data creation and modification, security sensitive or safety and protective positions are subject to pre-employment drug testing. Some employees may be subject to random drug testing if their responsibilities include:

• Emergency response/rescue
• Handling or working with hazardous materials, including chemicals as well as solid and liquid waste
• Operating or maintaining water and wastewater systems
• Writing or modifying code, maintaining or modifying City data systems including work on networks, servers, and communication systems
• CDL operations and driving
• Operating power-driven machinery or equipment
• Creating or modifying health, financial, security and or risk documents or assessments
• Working with or directing minors

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, lifting, gripping/grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Incumbents are frequently subject to prolonged sitting, as well as standing, walking, or climbing relatively steep inclines and/or ladders on snow covered and icy surfaces. Physically demanding manual labor such as shoveling, raking, and digging is likely. Exposure to moving mechanical equipment and loud noise is expected. Incumbents are subject to frequent environmental exposures to dusts, odors, chemicals, sun, cold, moisture, and other extreme climate/weather conditions. Required personal protective equipment includes appropriate outerwear and footwear for outdoor winter weather, gloves, hearing protectors, and eye protectors.

The City of Casper does not offer any benefits for employees who hold regular part-time positions who do not meet minimum hours worked. For more details, contact Human Resources at (307) 235-8421.

01

This position is deemed as hazardous by the U.S. Department of Employment. Are you currently 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

How many years of experience do you have in ski area operations or ski patrol?

• None
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

Please describe (in detail) your experience and where you obtained the experience.

05

Do you currently possess a valid Wyoming drivers license?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I have the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.

06

Do you currently possess an Outdoor Emergency Care Medical Technician (OEC-T) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification?

• Yes
• No

07

What type of Commercial Drivers License (CDL) do you currently possess?

• Class A
• Class B
• I do not have a CDL.

Required Question

Employer City of Casper

Address 200 N David St.

Human Resources

Casper, Wyoming, 82601

Phone (307)235-8344

(307)235-8421

Website http://www.casperwy.gov