Heavy Equipment Operator

Snowshoe Mountain Resort
401(k)
United States, West Virginia, Charleston
Nov 20, 2024
Seasonal (Seasonal) Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks! Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent. Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209 Pay: Starting at 16.50 Pay: Class D for $17.50 subject to change! Pay: Class A or B for $19.00 subject to change! Start Date: Mid-November Seasonal: This position is available from Mid-November to Late March, aligning with our winter ski and summer bike seasons. Seasonal work involves temporary employment tied to specific times of the year Schedule: Will require working early mornings, weekends, and holidays Employee Perks: Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes! 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18 Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations. Pro Deals from some of the industry's top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more! Why Work with Us? Take charge of a variety of thrilling mountain operations! You'll operate powerful groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and backhoes to shape snow and dirt for epic skiing surfaces, road construction, and building projects. Master cranes and boom trucks for exciting mountain tasks, and keep the resort running smoothly with dump trucks, plow trucks, and cinder spreaders. Be at the heart of transforming our mountain into a pristine playground! Job Responsibilities: Operate groomers, bulldozers, graders, loaders, and backhoes to prepare snow and dirt surfaces for roads, buildings, and skiing areas. Use cranes, boom trucks, dump trucks, plow trucks, and cinder spreaders for mountain operations, including road treatment and equipment transportation. Operate snow grooming equipment with various attachments to ensure optimal surface quality. Use heavy machinery (e.g., bulldozers, graders, loaders) for construction, maintenance, and terrain preparation. Manage road construction, erosion control, and drainage. Assist and oversee contractor work on projects. Perform daily equipment inspections, maintenance, and keep logs. Follow company, manufacturer, and safety protocols. Adapt to changing conditions and weather, adjusting equipment and schedules as needed. Driving: Have a valid Driver's license and ability to pass the Snowshoe Driving Program Education: High School Diploma or GED Preferred Experience: Prior heavy equipment or grooming experience - 1.5 years Minimum of Class D COL and crane operators' certification preferred All Information above is subject to change at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.