Snowmaking Operator

Description

The Snowmaking Operator safely and efficiently operates snowmaking equipment striving to provide a perfect product every time.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Set up fan snowmaking guns.
• Check and adjust air and water hydrants to maintain snow quality regularly.
• Operate snowmobiles that may be towing snowmaking equipment or pulling hoses.
• Hook up and clean out snowmaking hoses and equipment regularly.
• Ensure safety requirements are met and adhered to at all times.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude toward guests and staff.
• Relocate snowmaking equipment to various locations on mountain, as required.
• Maintain clean and operating snow making equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Passionate about Bogus Basin's Mission.
• Ability to work long hours at night in harsh outdoor mountain environment with variable weather conditions.
• Ability to respond appropriately to verbal and written directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• High School degree preferred.
• Previous snowmaking and snowmobile operation preferred.
• Primarily outdoor night work in a winter mountain environment with variable weather conditions.
• Standing, walking, kneeling, bending, lifting, pulling, driving.
• Must be able to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, brooms, ice chippers, hand picks, and steel spud bar (15lbs)
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and/or drag 100 pounds or more.
• This position requires employees to provide sufficient clothing for warmth in winter conditions, gloves in good repair, and pac boots in good repair.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Working Enviornment

• Outdoor environment; exposed to inclement weather and adverse conditions.
• May be exposed to smoke, dust, fumes and odors.
• Vibration and noise are present in the work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Bogus Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Application assistance available upon request.