About this role
Job Title: Snow Groomer Operator
Department: Mountain Operations/Grounds
Reports to: Director of Mountain Operations
Responsible for operating snow grooming equipment to groom ski trails, including pushing, tilling, and redistributing snow to maintain smooth, consistent, and safe trail conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review and communicate nightly grooming priorities, assignments, and timelines to ensure work is completed according to the Night Action Plan.
• Monitor grooming operations throughout the shift and adjust priorities as needed based on weather, snow conditions, and operational demands.
• Ensure grooming equipment is operated safely and used appropriately for assigned tasks.
• Monitor trail conditions and communicate maintenance needs, hazards, and operational concerns to the Grooming Supervisor.
• Coordinate with the Snowmaking Night Supervisor and Snowmaking Team to support nightly mountain operations.
• Ensure grooming tasks are completed efficiently and according to established quality and safety standards.
• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, and other issues that may affect nightly operations.
• Support team members with equipment operation and daily tasks as needed.
• Communicate shift progress, outstanding tasks, and important updates to the Grooming Supervisor.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Minimum of 1 year of snow grooming experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to read and interpret trail maps, grooming plans, and work assignments.
• Ability to follow grooming priorities and adjust tasks based on changing snow conditions and operational needs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and supervisors regarding assignments, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
• Ability to recognize changing snow and weather conditions and adjust work practices accordingly.
• Ability to identify basic equipment issues and report maintenance needs or malfunctions.
• Knowledge of mountain safety procedures and safe operating practices for heavy equipment.
• Ability to work independently, follow instructions, and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Proficiency in operating snow grooming equipment safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and hazard awareness preferred.
• Knowledge of snowmaking, trail building, and other mountain construction activities a plus.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and long or irregular hours during peak season.
• Must be able to speak and read English; additional languages a plus.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating grooming equipment.
• Ability to climb in and out of large machinery repeatedly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Good hand-eye coordination and ability to operate machinery controls.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including snow, cold, wind, rain, and heat.
• Ability to navigate steep, uneven, snowy, and icy terrain as required.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and other environmental conditions associated with equipment operation.
• Ability to operate equipment, tools, and machinery safely.
Perks/ Benefits:
• Complimentary access to Camelbeach, Aquatopia, local amusement parks and more! Ski season passes for those working during the winter season. Plus, great friends & family perks.
• Paid Training to gain skills, knowledge, and experience for professional development.
• Not to be missed employee events throughout the season.
• Referral Bonuses – invite your friends to work with you!
• Competitive wages and advancement opportunities.
• Interact with people from all over the world!
• Next day pay, through PayActiv.
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K*
• Vacation and PTO*
*Full-Time status benefits
This job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is subject to changes and revisions by Camelback Resort at any time. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines only and the job is not necessarily limited to these specifications.