Equipment Operator - Winter Season

Seasonal

Who We Are:

At 67 miles away, Winter Park is the closest ski resort to Denver. With easy access to 765,000 acres of public land, Winter Park is home to endless adventures. Whether you are looking to have your first taste of a winter season or to build a long-term career, we have something for everyone.

• Free season pass to Winter Park and all Alterra Resorts
• Discounted friends & family tickets
• Medical, dental, vision, life, paid parental leave and more for eligible employees
• 401(k) plan with 100% company match - up to 4%
• Mental health resources for all employees
• Food & beverage and retail discounts
• Onsite employee childcare based on availability
• Discounted equipment rentals, pro-deals, and more

The Grounds Operator operates a variety of light to medium equipment and vehicles and performs manual labor as necessary for the purpose of snow removal, maintenance, repairs, and construction improvements to resort parking lots, roads, grounds, and facilities. Performs all grounds, landscaping and parking lot duties required of a Grounds Skilled Laborer. Maintains grounds and parking areas in a clean, attractive, and reasonably safe manner.

Prepares grounds for summer and winter resort operations. Has experience and is proficient in the operation of skid steers, front end loaders, shuttle bus and 12 yard dump trucks. Complies with all regulations set forth by the Colorado Department of Transportation and Motor Vehicle Bureau.

Familiarity with Winter Park Resort, town and valley is desirable. Experience working with the public in high volume situations desirable. Must be in good physical condition able to withstand sub-zero temperatures for extended periods. Applicant must demonstrate an ability to work independently.

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

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of Winter Park Resorts 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 Winter Park Resorts total compensation package for employees.

Other rewards may include many region-specific benefits.

Hourly pay: $23.50 -$25.50

• Performs all snow removal functions including plowing, scraping ice buildup, push back snow piles, and hauling snow with heavy equipment.
• Remove snow and ice from base facilities and parking areas including stairs, decks, grates, walkways, roofs, and drives utilizing shovels, scrapers, and snow blowers. Keep base and mountain transformers, meters, fire hydrants, ski racks, miscellaneous equipment free of snow buildup.
• Check all resort pedestrian walkways & roadways for icy conditions and spread sand and/or ice melt as necessary.
• Maintains and repairs roads, walkways and parking lots including but not limited to asphalt repair, concrete repair and striping of parking lanes.
• Installs and maintains parking lot delineation and regulatory and directional signage.
• Performs all duties associated with parking lots & pay parking.
• Assists guests by responding to and performing vehicle jump starts, pull-outs and lock outs.
• Performs landscape construction duties including grading, tree transplanting, installation and maintenance of irrigation systems, sodding, seeding, and mulching, and fence repairs (summer months)
• Hauls materials as needed.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment daily. Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment. Reports other maintenance needs to Vehicle Maintenance.
• Observes procedures, utilizes appropriate safety devices, and participates in equipment
• training sessions.
• Completes all safety logs daily, contracted services log and haul sheets as necessary.
• Performs special event set up and production duties. Performs annual holiday, summer and winter set up duties.
• Perform trash removal and litter pick up duties as assigned.
• Monitors grounds, facilities, and equipment. Corrects and/or reports problems as necessary.
• Be alert for potential hazards involving vehicles, pedestrians, and equipment. Take responsible action to prevent accidents. Report and/or correct any unsafe conditions.
• Assist with vehicle, public, and employee accidents as required. Follow accident…