Slope Grooming - Experienced Operator

Position OverviewAs an Experienced Slope Grooming Operator at Mt. Hood Meadows, you'll play an important role in keeping the mountain safe, accessible, and ready for guests throughout the winter season. You'll operate snowcats, articulated loaders, and other heavy equipment to produce high-quality ski surfaces while maintaining access to lifts, lodges, parking areas, and other essential resort facilities.Working as part of the Slope Grooming team, you'll use your experience and knowledge of snow conditions, equipment, and grooming techniques to make informed decisions and take ownership of the quality of your work. You'll work both independently and alongside other operators while communicating closely with supervisors and mountain departments. This is a hands-on role that requires sound judgment, attention to detail, strong communication, and a commitment to safety in challenging alpine conditions, including nighttime operations and changing weather.We're looking for an experienced Snowcat Operator who takes pride in producing quality snow surfaces, cares about the guest experience, and can confidently operate equipment in a variety of conditions. If you bring strong grooming experience, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a safety-focused team, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work on the mountain and help keep Mt. Hood Meadows running at its best.

This is a full-time, seasonal position

Qualifications and Experience:

Be at least 19 years of ageHave a valid driver's licensePrevious snow cat operational experienceHave 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

Possess a strong mechanical aptitudeBe able to work on a full-time basis3 plus years of experiencePrevious winch cat operation experiencePossess basic computer skills (MS Office)Previous heavy equipment operation experiencePrevious snow removal operation experience

Compensation:

Starting Wage: $22.63 - $31.71 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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