Slope Heavy Equipment Operator - Seasonal - Full Time

About this role

Seasonal Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ®  is known as the friendliest mountain destination on the planet, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment, and our communities. 

BESIDES WORKING SOMEWHERE AWESOME, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • Free Alterra Mountain Pass for all eligible employees and eligible dependents for winter and summer, and a free IKON Pass to eligible employees* • Discounted skiing and riding for friends and family of eligible employees* • Vacation and Sick Time policies for eligible employees* to rest, relax and recharge • Generous discounts on outdoor gear, apparel, rental cars, etc. • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short term & long-term disability insurance, EAP, HSAs, FSAs, and more for Year Round, Flex Year Round, & Season-to-Season Employees. • Apex-MEC (minimum essential coverage) plan available to all seasonal employees without an offer of major medical coverage. This plan helps cover preventive visits, urgent care visits, Free Telehealth, Limited Hospitalization, Prescription Drug Benefits and Free Multilingual Behavioral Health.

• 401(k) plan with generous company match • Discounted tuition with partner online university for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education • Paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks for eligible employees* • Free regional bus pass 

*Click  HERE for more information on our employee benefits! 

For information on Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s Social Responsibility work including our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion actions, please see our webpage at  https://www.steamboat.com/doinggood .

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

POSITION SUMMARY Remove snow from parking lot and roads by operating heavy equipment. CDL license prefered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Operate heavy equipment such as Front-end Loader, Dump truck, Skid Steer, and Snowcat to remove snow and keep parking lots and roads safe.

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for safe and dependable operation.

• Operate equipment in compliance with the Steamboat safety policies and procedure to avoid unnecessary collisions or unsafe practices

• Connect hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage to machinery to raise, lower, tilt blades and scoops.

• Although defined as full time, working hours will be dictated by weather events. When not snowing, position can either help in Vehicle Shop or help operate snowcats; to be discussed with manager.

• Perform minor repairs on equipment when necessary to continue operations.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • 2 years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator

• 1 year experience in snow removal

• CDL license preferred

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding equipment limitations

• Safety oriented

• Knowledgeable about environmental issues

• Must have a valid driver’s license without limitations or restrictions and meet company’s insurability standards

• Communicate clearly in English, both verbal / non-verbal, and written

• Interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company’s Service Excellence standards

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • High School Diploma or GED

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat Springs area base hourly pay range: $23.00 to 28.00 per hour

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must be able to sit for up to 6 hours per shift as well as stand/walk for up to 4 hours per shift. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally heavier weights with assistance.

• Must be able to bend, squat, climb, twist and reach above shoulder level occasionally.

• Must be able to use hands for grasping, pushing/pulling and fine manipulation operation and repair of machinery.

• Must be able to walk on uneven slick conditions in extreme weather conditions in both summer and winter

• Must have good night vision for winter grooming

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, see, hear, and operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.

WORKING CONDITIONS Indoor/Outdoor: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to harsh and varying outside weather conditions. Hazardous Materials/Noise : The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions and responsibilities that an employee may be required to perform in this position . Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation and its affiliates reserve the right to modify, increase, decrease, suspend, and or eliminate any of the essential duties and/or the position in its entirety.

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position, however, all Steamboat Ski & Re

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